Q: A women died leaving behind 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 brothers and four sisters. Please explain the division of the estate.
A: After deducting the burial expenses, debts and one third of the estate for bequests, the estate will be divided into 4 shares and will be distributed as follows:
The son will receive 2 shares
Each daughter will receive 1 share
NB: The above Shar’ee distribution of inheritance is based on the information provided regarding the total number of heirs of the deceased present.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)