My brother passed away leaving behind a wife, one brother and two sisters. Please let us know each person’s share, (how the percentage is calculated). Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Answer
(Fatwa: 892/891/N=1433)
The inheritance of your deceased brother shall be divided into 32 shares, after due rights proceeding inheritance. Out of which 4 shares shall go to his wife (widow), 14 shares to his brother and 7-7 shares to each sister. The detail of the division is as follows:
Details:
Wife: 1×04 = 04
Brother: 1×14 = 14
Sisters: 2×07 = 14
Total: 32 shares
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband