Inheritance Articles
Easy reads on Islamic inheritance law, family trees and settling an estate — published daily, written with AI assistance.
Uncertified Inherited Land: Safe Steps for Heirs
Uncertified inherited land often leaves families hesitant to divide it. This guide explains documents, deliberation steps, examples of division, and when a notary, PPAT, or Religious Court is needed.
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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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Ashabah, Furudh, 'Aul, and Radd: Inheritance Terms That Are Often Confusing
These four terms appear in almost every discussion of Islamic inheritance. This article explains them in everyday language, complete with easy-to-follow calculation examples.
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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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Debts, Funeral Costs, and Wills: The Order Before Inheritance Is Distributed
Inheritance is not simply divided equally among the heirs. Funeral costs, the deceased's debts, and wills must be settled first. Here is the order according to An-Nisa and KHI, complete with a calculation example.
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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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Delaying the Distribution of Inheritance: Risks and Consequences for the Next Generation
Delaying the distribution of inheritance often feels safe, but it can lead to commingled assets, disputes, and complications if an heir dies. Understand the risks and practical steps.
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Transferring Title of Inherited Land Certificates: Steps and Cost Components
Inherited land should be calculated and inventoried first before transferring title. Review the steps, documents, cost components, and matters to ask the land deed official (PPAT)/National Land Agency (BPN).
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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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Chain Inheritance (Munasakhah): When an Heir Dies Before the Estate Is Distributed
Munasakhah occurs when an heir dies before the inheritance is distributed. Their share does not lapse, but passes to their own heirs through a second stage of inheritance.
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Inheritance When There Are Non-Muslim Heirs: Their Status and Share
Relatives of a different religion do not automatically inherit. See the legal basis in KHI, what they can still receive through a will (wasiat) or gift (hibah), and a calculation example.
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