No surviving spouse
A Muslim dies with no spouse or children, leaving only their mother and father. Who inherits what?
Surviving relatives in this case: mother, father. The shares below are of the net estate, meaning what is left after funeral expenses, outstanding debts, and any valid bequest (wasiyyah) of up to one-third have been settled.
The shares
Shown first under Hanafi law, followed by most Muslims in India.
Sunni (Hanafi)
No adjustment needed| Heir | Share | Of estate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotherParent | 1/3 | 33.3333% | Quran 4:11 |
| FatherParent | 2/3 | 66.6667% | Quran 4:11 |
All 6 schools shown here reach the same shares for this family: Sunni (Hanafi), Sunni (Shafi'i), Sunni (Maliki), Sunni (Hanbali), Shia (Ja'fari / Twelver), Ahle Hadees / Salafi.
The same case under each school
Wasiyat applies your chosen school in full; it never blends them.
Sunni (Shafi'i)
No adjustment needed| Heir | Share | Of estate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotherParent | 1/3 | 33.3333% | Quran 4:11 |
| FatherParent | 2/3 | 66.6667% | Quran 4:11 |
Sunni (Maliki)
No adjustment needed| Heir | Share | Of estate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotherParent | 1/3 | 33.3333% | Quran 4:11 |
| FatherParent | 2/3 | 66.6667% | Quran 4:11 |
Sunni (Hanbali)
No adjustment needed| Heir | Share | Of estate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotherParent | 1/3 | 33.3333% | Quran 4:11 |
| FatherParent | 2/3 | 66.6667% | Quran 4:11 |
Shia (Ja'fari / Twelver)
No adjustment needed| Heir | Share | Of estate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotherParent | 1/3 | 33.3333% | Quran 4:11 |
| FatherParent | 2/3 | 66.6667% | Quran 4:11 |
Ahle Hadees / Salafi
No adjustment needed| Heir | Share | Of estate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotherParent | 1/3 | 33.3333% | Quran 4:11 |
| FatherParent | 2/3 | 66.6667% | Quran 4:11 |
Educational information, not a ruling. These shares are computed for the exact family shape described above and assume every listed relative is a Muslim, alive at the time of death, and not excluded for any other reason. Real estates involve debts, bequests, joint property and facts that change the answer. Wasiyat does not issue fatwas or legal advice; for a binding decision consult a qualified scholar and, in India, a lawyer familiar with the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937. See our full disclaimer.
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