Islamic Inheritance Calculator

Islamic inheritance follows Quranic guidelines (Surah An-Nisa, 4:11-12). First, funeral expenses and debts are settled. Then bequests (wasiyyah) up to 1/3 of the estate are fulfilled. The remaining 2/3 is distributed among heirs in fixed shares (fard): spouse, children, parents, and siblings receive prescribed fractions. Any residue goes to male relatives (asaba).

Yes. A wife inherits 1/8 of the estate if the deceased has children, or 1/4 if there are no children. If there are multiple wives, they share the wife's portion equally. This is clearly stated in the Quran (4:12). The wife's share is taken before distributing among other heirs.

Faraid (فرائض) is the Islamic science of inheritance distribution, derived from the Quran and Sunnah. It prescribes fixed shares for each category of heir. The word comes from "fard" meaning obligation — because distributing inheritance correctly is obligatory in Islam. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Learn the laws of inheritance and teach them" (Ibn Majah).

Yes, and it is recommended. You can bequeath up to 1/3 of your estate to non-heirs (charity, friends, etc.) via a wasiyyah. You cannot use the will to change the Quranic shares of legal heirs. The remaining 2/3 must be distributed according to the fixed inheritance rules. The Prophet ﷺ said it is the duty of a Muslim to have a written will.

Sons receive twice the share of daughters (Quran 4:11) — however, this reflects the broader Islamic financial system where men bear the financial responsibility of providing for their families (nafaqah), while women's wealth is entirely their own. A daughter keeps her inheritance, while a son must use his to support his wife, children, and parents.