Islamic Inheritance Calculator
Calculate Faraid shares based on Quranic rules. For educational purposes — always consult a qualified scholar for final distribution.
menu_book Quran 4:11-12, 4:176
verified Hanafi School
Fixed Shares
Quranic Shares Summary
The primary heirs and their shares under Islamic law.
| Heir | Share | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Husband | 1/4 or 1/2 | 1/4 if children; 1/2 if no children |
| Wife | 1/8 or 1/4 | 1/8 if children; 1/4 if no children |
| Father | 1/6 + residue | 1/6 fixed + residue if only daughters |
| Mother | 1/6 or 1/3 | 1/6 if children; 1/3 if no children |
| Son | Residuary (2x daughter) | Gets 2x the share of a daughter |
| Daughter | 1/2 (single), 2/3 (multiple) | If no sons, gets fixed share |
| Full Brother | Residuary | Only if no sons or father |
| Full Sister | 1/2 or 2/3 | Only if no sons or father |
Faraid Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
This calculator handles common scenarios — spouse, children, parents, and full siblings. However, Faraid has many complex cases (grandchildren, half-siblings, Awl/Radd adjustments, etc.) that this tool may not fully cover. For actual estate distribution, always consult a qualified Mufti or scholar.
A Muslim can leave a maximum of 1/3 of their net estate as a will (Wasiyyah) to non-heirs or for charitable causes. The remaining 2/3 must be distributed according to Faraid. A will cannot exceed 1/3 without the consent of all heirs.
Yes. The order of distribution from an estate: (1) Funeral expenses, (2) Debts owed by the deceased, (3) Wills up to 1/3, (4) Faraid distribution. Only what remains after these obligations is distributed among heirs.
This is a direct Quranic ruling (Surah An-Nisa 4:11). In Islamic law, men have a financial obligation to support their families (maintenance of wife, children, parents), while women's wealth is their own. The larger share accounts for the greater financial responsibilities placed on men.
If there are no children, the spouse gets a larger share (husband 1/2, wife 1/4), the mother gets 1/3, the father gets residue. Siblings may also inherit if applicable. The calculator handles this automatically based on your inputs.
Yes. After inheritance is legally theirs, an heir may voluntarily gift or give up their share to another heir or person. However, they cannot be pressured or forced to do so. The distribution must first be done correctly per Faraid, and any transfer after that is a separate act.
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