Inheritance Articles

4 October 2026 · #grant (hibah) Parental Grants to Children and Their Relation to Inheritance A grant (hibah) is a parent's gift to a child during their lifetime. How does it relate to inheritance? See the explanation, calculation examples, and a practical checklist. Read morearrow_forward 4 October 2026 · #islamic inheritance Share of Sons and Daughters 2:1 in Islamic Inheritance Why do sons receive twice the share of daughters? This is the legal basis, when the 2:1 rule applies, an example calculation that adds up exactly, and its wisdom. Read morearrow_forward 2 October 2026 · #islamic inheritance Ashabah, Furudh, 'Aul, and Radd: Islamic Inheritance Terms Explained Simply Furudh are fixed shares, ashabah receive the residue, 'aul raises the denominator when shares exceed one, and radd returns the residue. Here is a simple explanation with easy-to-follow examples. Read morearrow_forward 2 October 2026 · #calculate inheritance Common Mistakes When Calculating Inheritance Yourself and How to Avoid Them Calculating inheritance yourself is fine, as long as you don't fall into wrong assumptions. Recognize the most common mistakes, complete with accurate calculation examples. Read morearrow_forward 1 October 2026 · #legal basis of inheritance Legal Basis of Islamic Inheritance in Indonesia: An-Nisa 4:11, 4:12, 4:176 and KHI Before calculating inheritance shares, it is important to know where the rules come from: three verses of the Qur'an and Book II of the Compilation of Islamic Law. This article explains both simply, complete with examples whose numbers add up. Read morearrow_forward 1 October 2026 · #deceased's debts Debts, Funeral Costs, and Wills: What Is Paid Before the Inheritance Is Divided Inherited property is not immediately divided. Funeral costs, the deceased's debts, and wills must be settled first. See the order according to KHI, plus an easy-to-follow calculation example. Read morearrow_forward 30 September 2026 · #family tree Compiling a Family Tree as the Basis for Islamic Inheritance Distribution A tidy family tree is the foundation of fair inheritance distribution. A guide to recording family data, steps to compile it, and simple examples that are easy to follow. Read morearrow_forward 29 September 2026 · #inherited house Inherited House Difficult to Divide: Options to Sell, Rent, or Buy Out Inherited houses are often left undivided for years because they cannot be cut into pieces. Understand the three most common solutions, how to calculate each heir's share, and the practical steps. Read morearrow_forward 29 September 2026 · #husband and wife inheritance Shares of Husband and Wife in Islamic Inheritance, Including When There Is More Than One Wife The husband receives 1/2 or 1/4, the wife receives 1/4 or 1/8 which is divided equally when there is more than one wife. Understand the rules, calculation examples, and matters that often become disputes. Read morearrow_forward 28 September 2026 · #islamic inheritance 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. Read morearrow_forward 27 September 2026 · #Islamic inheritance Postponing Inheritance Distribution: Risks and Impacts for the Next Generation Postponing inheritance distribution often feels safe, yet it can bring about new heirs, complicate calculations, and trigger disputes between siblings. These are the risks and practical steps. Read morearrow_forward 27 September 2026 · #islamic inheritance 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. Read morearrow_forward