Islamic Inheritance (Miras) Calculator
Calculate the exact Shariah distribution of an estate among spouses, children, and parents with deductions for debts, funeral costs, and the 1/3 Wasiyyah bequest ceiling.
1Total Estate & Prior Obligations (Tajheez & Dayn)
In Islamic law, debts and funeral costs MUST be cleared before any heir receives inheritance.
2Surviving Primary Heirs (Ashab al-Furood & 'Asabah)
Net Inheritance Pool
This calculator provides accurate baseline calculations according to mainstream Sunni jurisprudence (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali). Complex estates involving grandparents, step-children, or civil probate jurisdictions should be ratified by a certified Shariah scholar.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Islamic Inheritance
What is the primary order of estate distribution in Islamic law?โ
Before distributing any inheritance to heirs, Islamic law dictates four sequential steps: 1) Funeral and burial costs (Tajheez), 2) Clearing all debts owed to Allah and creditors (Dayn), 3) Executing valid bequests (Wasiyyah) up to a maximum of 1/3 to non-heirs, and 4) Distributing the remaining net estate among legal Quranic heirs (Ashab al-Furood and 'Asabah).
Why does a son receive twice the share of a daughter in Islamic inheritance?โ
In Islamic law, financial responsibility is solely placed upon men. A male is obligated to provide housing, food, and living expenses for his wife, children, elderly parents, and unmarried sisters (Nafaqah). In contrast, a female's wealth and inheritance are exclusively hers to keep, with zero mandatory financial maintenance obligations on anyone else.
Can an individual leave their entire wealth to charity through a will (Wasiyyah)?โ
No. The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ explicitly limited bequests to non-heirs or charities to a maximum of one-third (1/3) of the net estate, stating: 'One-third, and one-third is much. It is better to leave your heirs wealthy than to leave them poor and begging from people' (Sahih al-Bukhari 2742).
What is the 'Awl principle in Islamic estate distribution?โ
When the sum of fixed Quranic shares (Ashab al-Furood) exceeds 1 (e.g. Husband 1/2 + 2 Sisters 2/3 = 7/6), the principle of 'Awl proportionally reduces the shares of all heirs equitably without excluding anyone, as established during the Caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA).