The shares in inheritance
Question
Just wanted to check inheritance does it goes to boy's side of the family or does it go to the woman's side of the family?
Answer
The shares in inheritance have been divinely stipulated for both women and men.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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