Islamic Inheritance Visualizer
"It is half of knowledge." Calculate the fixed Quranic shares for your estate instantly and see who gets what.
Estate Distribution
Strictly according to Sunni Fiqh
Adjust inputs to see distribution
Note: This calculator handles standard primary heirs (Parents, Spouse, Children). Complex cases involving grandparents, siblings (Kalalah), or pregnancy require a scholar. Debt & Funeral costs must be paid before this distribution.
The Divine Mathematics
Inheritance (Mirath) is unique in Islam because the shares are fixed by Allah in the Quran (Surah Nisa), not decided by a will.
- Fixed Sharers (Ashab al-Furud): These heirs get a specific fraction (e.g., Wife 1/8, Mother 1/6) first.
- Residuaries (Asaba): Usually male relatives (Sons, Father) who take the remainder after fixed shares are paid.
- Blocking (Hjab): Some heirs block others. For example, a Son blocks the deceased's Brothers/Sisters from inheriting.
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Steps Before Distribution
Paid from estate first (modest, no extravagance).
Unpaid loans, Mahr owed to wife, or Zakat/Kaffarah owed to Allah.
Up to 1/3rd can be given to charity/non-heirs.
The remainder is divided among heirs.
Why does the son get double the daughter?
In Islamic law, financial responsibility rests entirely on men. A woman's inheritance is hers alone to keep, while a man must spend his on the family, wife, and children. Thus, the larger share corresponds to larger liability.
Can I give more to a specific child?
No. The Prophet (pbuh) forbade making a bequest (Wasiyyah) to an heir who already has a fixed share in the Quran, as this causes family disputes. You can, however, give gifts (Hibah) during your lifetime, provided you treat all children equally.
What comes before Inheritance?
Before distributing shares, you must: 1. Pay funeral expenses. 2. Pay off all debts (to people and Allah). 3. Fulfill any valid bequests (Wasiyyah) to non-heirs (up to 1/3rd of estate).