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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 27 No 07, p.9

If I am survived by my husband, one daughter, sisters and brothers, how will my estate be distributed according to the Shariah?

Question

If I am survived by my husband, one daughter, sisters and brothers, how will my estate be distributed according to the Shariah?

Answer

The husband‟s share is one quarter (25%). The daughter‟s share is one half (50%). The remaining 25% is for the brothers and sisters. Each brother‟s share is twice the share of a sister.

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Appears under THE FOOD OF HARAAM EARNINGS. This heading is the nearest headline at or before the page and is approximate. Do not cite it alone.

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