Inheritance Articles
Easy reads on Islamic inheritance law, family trees and settling an estate — published daily, written with AI assistance.
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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