Q: The mayyit leaves behind 3 daughters 2 grand daughters (sons daughters) one haqeeqi brother 2 haqeeqi sisters and one akhyaafi sister. Who will inherit and how much would they inherit?
A: After deducting the burial expenses, debts and one third of the estate for bequests, the estate will be divided into thirty six (36) shares and will be distributed as follows:
Each daughters will receive 8 shares
The brother will receive 6 shares
Each haqeeqi sister will receive 3 shares
In this case the two grand daughters and the one akhyaafi sister will not receive any share from the estate.
NB: The above Shar’ee distribution of inheritance is based on the information provided regarding the total number of heirs of the deceased present.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)