Question 1

How is inheritance divided in Islam?

Accepted Answer

After funeral costs, debts and up to one-third wasiyyah, fixed Quranic heirs take their shares (Quran 4:11-12), then residuary heirs share the remainder.

Question 2

What are the fixed Quranic shares?

Accepted Answer

Examples: husband 1/2 or 1/4, wife 1/4 or 1/8, mother 1/3 or 1/6, daughters 1/2 or 2/3 shared, with sons getting twice daughters as residuary.

Question 3

What are Awl and Radd in faraid?

Accepted Answer

Awl reduces all shares proportionally when fixed shares exceed 100%. Radd redistributes leftover estate to eligible heirs when shares total under 100%.

Question 4

Are debts and will paid before mirath shares?

Accepted Answer

Yes — funeral expenses first, then debts, then wasiyyah up to one-third for non-heirs. Only the remainder is divided among faraid heirs.

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