Inheritance
Question
I want to know the ratio of distribution of shares to the heirs of deceased.
1-husband
4-daughters
1-son
Answer
The estate will be divided into 24 equal shares and distributed as follows:
Husband will receive 6 shares
Son will receive 6 shares
Each daughter will receive 3 shares
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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Source: Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeen — https://muftionline.co.za/node/13910
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