I am looking for information about inheritance for a family of 5 people (1) mother, (2) two brothers, (3) two sisters. Father passed away. The property is to be sold and amount to be distributed to all 5 according to Quran and Sunnah. Your guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Answer
(Fatwa: 1209/774/=1432)
In the question mentioned above, if the property of your father has to be divided then all his property shall be divided into 48 shares. Your mother (the widow) shall get 6 shares, 14-14 shares will go to each brother and 7-7 shares to each sister. The detail of Shariah division of the property is as follows:
Detail:
Wife: 1×06 = 06
Sons: 2×14 = 28
Daughters: 2×07 = 14
Total: 48 shares
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband