Islamic Inheritance
Calculator
Calculate Faraid shares for your family across all six schools of Islamic jurisprudence. Every share assignment is backed by a Quranic verse or hadith citation.
If provided, amounts will be shown alongside percentages. Leave blank to see percentages only.
Understanding Islamic Inheritance (Faraid)
Quranic Foundation
Islamic inheritance rules are primarily derived from Surah An-Nisa (4:11-12, 4:176). These verses prescribe fixed shares for specific relatives of the deceased.
Six Schools
The four Sunni schools (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali), the Ja'fari (Twelver Shia) school, and Ahle Hadees / Salafi each interpret inheritance rules with nuanced differences in edge cases.
Awl & Radd
When fixed shares exceed 100%, Awl (proportional reduction) applies. When shares total less than 100%, Radd (redistribution) returns the surplus to eligible heirs.
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Explore WasiyatFrequently Asked Questions
Is this inheritance calculator accurate for Muslim families in India?
Yes. The calculator applies classical Faraid rules exactly as codified across all six schools of Islamic jurisprudence, and is used by Muslim families across India regardless of state. Every computed share cites the Quranic verse or hadith it derives from, so you can verify it against your own school's rulings.
Which Islamic school (madhab) should I choose?
Use whichever school your family or community follows for personal law matters — most Sunni Muslims in India follow the Hanafi school, while others follow Shafi'i, Maliki, or Hanbali. Shia families typically use the Ja'fari (Twelver) school, and some communities follow Ahle Hadees. If you're unsure, ask a local Islamic scholar or imam.
Does this replace a lawyer or Islamic scholar?
No. This tool provides an educational estimate of Faraid shares under Islamic law. It does not constitute legal or religious advice, and does not account for every real-world complication — outstanding debts, complex bequests, disputed relationships, or property already gifted during your lifetime. For an estate you intend to formally execute, consult a qualified Islamic scholar and, for the Indian legal side, a lawyer familiar with the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937.
Can non-Muslim heirs inherit under Islamic inheritance law?
Under classical Faraid, a difference of religion between the deceased and an heir is generally treated as a bar to inheritance, though jurists differ on exceptions. This calculator computes shares among the Muslim heirs you declare; it does not address non-Muslim family members' claims, which may still arise under Indian succession law depending on your state and circumstances.
What if my family situation changes after I run this calculation?
Faraid shares depend entirely on who is alive, who has predeceased you, and each heir's relationship to you at the time of death — not at the time you calculate. Re-run the calculation whenever your family changes (a birth, a death, a marriage) so your estate plan stays current.
Is my family and financial data stored or shared?
This calculator runs without requiring sign-up, and the figures you enter here are used only to compute your result. If you go on to build a full Wasiyat account to generate court-ready documents, your data is protected under AES-256 encryption — see our Security & Privacy page for details.
This calculator provides educational estimates based on Islamic jurisprudence. It does not constitute legal or religious advice. For complex estates involving debts, bequests, or disputed relationships, consult a qualified Islamic scholar or attorney. Wasiyat (Khair Labs Private Limited) is not a law firm.