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Islamic Inheritance (Faraid)

Calculate the distribution of an estate according to Islamic jurisprudence.

Step 1: Methodology & Disclaimer
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Important Sharia Disclaimer

While this calculator is built on authentic Islamic rulings, every individual's financial and familial situation is unique. Please consult with a qualified local Islamic Scholar (Mufti) for a final fatwa regarding your specific obligations.

Disclaimer

Islamic inheritance calculations can depend on the exact family circumstances and jurisprudential methodology. This calculator is an educational tool and should be verified by a qualified scholar and, where applicable, a legal professional before distributing an estate.

Select the jurisprudential school you wish to follow.

Why are there different methodologies?

The foundational Quranic shares are identical across all four Sunni schools. However, they differ in specific edge cases:

  • Grandfather vs Siblings: In the Hanafi school, a paternal grandfather entirely excludes siblings. In the Hanbali, Maliki, and Shafi'i schools, he shares the inheritance with them.
  • The Shared Case (Al-Mushtarakah): When fixed shares exhaust the estate leaving nothing for full brothers, the Maliki and Shafi'i schools allow full brothers to share the 1/3 portion equally with maternal siblings. Hanafi and Hanbali schools give nothing to the full brothers in this case.
  • Return of Surplus (Al-Radd): If there is leftover estate, Hanafi and Hanbali schools return it to the fixed heirs. Classically, Maliki and Shafi'i schools sent it to the Public Treasury, though modern courts often return it to heirs (as calculated here).