Question
Some years ago a man migrated from his home-country and settled in South Africa. In his country he left a wife and several children. In South Africa he married again and had children. Many years have passed since his death. The family in South Africa has had no contact whatsoever with the family in the other country. The South African family is selling the property of the deceased. Do they have to share the money with the family in the other country?
Answer
Yes, they have to compulsorily share with them. The Shariah's Law of inheritance will apply. One eighth of the assets of the deceased has to be equally shared by the two wives. The remaining seven eighths have to be distributed among both sets of children. Each son shall receive twice the share of a daughter. If the deceased was survived by parents, then they too will inherit.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 18 No 12
- PDF page
- 4
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