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Share of second wife in inheritance

· 21 Muharram 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am in my 2nd marriage, i.e I have 2 wives currently. I have an Islamic will, so if I die tomorrow, what happens to my estate?

Answer

It will go to your heirs. If you are referring to having two wives presently then both the wives will share equally. If you have children then both the wives will share one-eighth of your entire estate.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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