A man leaves behind a father, mother, and two sisters. He has no heirs nor a wife.

· 16 Shaʻban 1427 AH1 min readFatwa 14541English
Wills and Inheritance

Question

A man leaves behind a father, mother, and two sisters. He has no heirs nor a wife.

How should the estate be divided?

Answer

The estate will be divided into 6 equal shares as folows: Mother receives 1 share, Father receives five shares.

The sisters do not inherit.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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