A person has 3 daughters, 1 son, 1 brother and 4 sisters. How should the estate of the deceased be divided ?

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Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

At the outset, it must be pointed out that the heirs of an Estate may only be determined upon one's demise.

According to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance, distribution of an Estate will only commence after funeral expenses, debts (including legal costs) and bequests (if any) made to non-heirs - which will not exceed one-third (1/3) of the Estate after debts and funeral expenses - have been settled. Thereafter, all assets form part of the Nett Estate and will have to be distributed according to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance.

The nett Estate will be divided into five (5) equal shares and distributed as follows:
Son receives : 2 shares
Each daughter receives : 1 shares

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.