Inheritance Articles
Easy reads on Islamic inheritance law, family trees and settling an estate — published daily, written with AI assistance.
Inheritance of Wife, Mother, and Two Sons: A Clear Calculation Example
When the deceased leaves a wife, mother, and two sons, their shares can be calculated using fixed shares (furudh) and residuary inheritance (ashabah). See the steps and example.
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Example of Inheritance Calculation: Deceased Husband, Wife, Son, and Daughter
A simple example of inheritance distribution when a husband passes away leaving a wife, one son, and one daughter. The wife's share is 1/8, and the remainder is divided 2:1 for the children.
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Legal Basis of Islamic Inheritance in Indonesia: An-Nisa 11, 12, 176 and KHI
The Qur'an and the Compilation of Islamic Law are the two main foundations for distributing inheritance in Indonesia. Understand the role of each, their limits, and examples of their application.
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Islamic, Customary, and Civil Inheritance: What Is the Difference for a Muslim Family?
Understanding the basic differences between Islamic inheritance (faraid/KHI), customary inheritance, and civil inheritance in Indonesia, so that a family does not choose the wrong basis for distribution.
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When Do Full Siblings Inherit and When Are They Blocked (Hijab)
Full siblings are not primary heirs, but they can appear when the deceased has no child or father. Understand when they receive a share and when they are blocked, complete with calculation examples.
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Inheritance When the Husband Has More Than One Wife: Shares and Calculation Examples
In Islamic inheritance, the wives' share is 1/4 when there are no children and 1/8 when there are children, then divided jointly among them. See the legal basis, complete calculation examples, and frequently asked questions.
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Building a Tidy Family Tree as the Basis for Inheritance Distribution
A tidy family tree helps ensure who the heirs are, who died earlier, and which branches need to be marked before the inheritance is calculated and divided.
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Example of Inheritance Calculation with 'Aul: When the Total Shares Exceed the Estate
Sometimes the shares of the heirs, when added together, exceed one whole estate. Faraid recognizes 'aul: the denominator is raised so that all shares decrease proportionally. Here is a calculation example.
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Marital Property Before the Inheritance Is Divided: Sorting Out Who Owns What
Before calculating the heirs' shares, the joint property of husband and wife must first be separated. Half becomes the right of the surviving spouse, and half enters the inheritance estate. Here is how to do it and a sample calculation.
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The Position of Sons-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law in Islamic Inheritance: Not Heirs, but Able to Receive a Hibah
Sons-in-law and daughters-in-law are often assumed to automatically inherit the in-laws' property. According to KHI, a son-in-law or daughter-in-law is not an heir. However, hibah (inter vivos gift), wasiat (testamentary bequest), and the rights of their children still need to be understood so that distribution is fair and harmonious.
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The Gharrawain Case: The Mother's One-Third Share of the Remaining Estate
When the deceased leaves only a spouse, mother, and father, the mother does not take one-third of the entire estate, but one-third of the remainder. Here is the explanation, conditions, and calculation example.
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Wife's Inheritance When She Dies First: Husband, Mother, and a Single Son
When a wife passes away first, families are sometimes confused about how to divide the property. This example calculates the shares of the husband, mother, and a single son according to KHI, complete with practical steps.
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