Question
My uncle had two wives. From his first wife he had 3 sons and 2 daughters, and from his second wife, one son and 2 daughters. A few years later, he separated from his second wife without giving her Talaaq. He never supported his children by his second wife. 33 years later the second wife passed away. Soon thereafter, the husband died. The first wife and her children are denying inheritance to the children of the second wife. Can they be denied inheritance?
Answer
They cannever be denied their share of inheritance. Their status is exactly the same as the children of the first wife. The first wife and her children are guilty of a grievous act of haraam for denying them their rights. The deceased's estate is inherited by his wife who receives one eighth, his four sons and four daughters. Each son will receive twice the share of a daughter.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 20 No 10
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- 8