Inheritance Articles
Easy reads on Islamic inheritance law, family trees and settling an estate — published daily, written with AI assistance.
Full Siblings in Islamic Inheritance: When They Receive a Share, When They Are Excluded
Full siblings are among the heirs according to KHI, but often do not receive a share. Learn when they inherit, when they are excluded, and how their share is calculated.
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The Position of Non-Muslim Heirs in Islamic Inheritance According to KHI
KHI stipulates the requirement of being Muslim to become an heir. What is the fate of non-Muslim relatives? They can receive a wasiat or hibah, with certain limitations.
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Chain Inheritance (Munasakhah): When an Heir Dies Before the Estate Is Distributed
Chain inheritance or munasakhah occurs when an heir dies before the inheritance is distributed. What is the law and how is it calculated according to KHI? See the full explanation with case examples.
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Joint Marital Property (Gono-Gini) Must Be Separated Before the Inheritance Is Divided
Before the inheritance is divided, the surviving spouse's share must be taken out of the joint marital property. KHI Article 171 letter e states that inheritance property = brought-in property + share of joint marital property. Follow the steps and calculation example.
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The Shares of Father and Mother in Islamic Inheritance and the Gharrawain Case
The father and mother are almost always heirs, but their shares change depending on whether there are children and siblings. Learn the rules, including the special gharrawain case, complete with calculation examples.
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Substitute Heirs (Article 185 KHI): The Rights of Grandchildren Whose Parents Died First
When a child dies before their parent, do the grandchildren still receive an inheritance? Learn about substitute heirs under Article 185 KHI, its requirements, and a sample calculation.
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