Inheritance

Q: 

1. A women passes away, leaving behind a husband, 2 sons, a mother, 2 brothers and a sister. How will her estate be distributed according to ​Shari'ah?
2. Another case in which a woman passes away, leaving behind 2 sons and a daughter. How will her estate be distributed according to Shari'ah?

A: 

1. The estate will be divided into 24 equal shares and distributed as follows:

The husband will receive 6 shares

Mother will receive 4 shares

Each son will receive 7 shares

2. If there are no other heirs like parents etc. then the estate will be divided into 5 equal shares and distributed as follows:

Each son will receive 2 shares

The daughter will receive 1 share

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)