No surviving spouse
A Muslim dies leaving one daughter, one brother and two sisters, with no spouse or parents. Do the brother and sisters still inherit?
Surviving relatives in this case: daughter, full brother, full sister 1, full sister 2. 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
Wasiyat computes correctly for your own school of thought.
Sunni (Hanafi)
No adjustment needed| Heir | Share | Of estate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DaughterChild | 1/2 | 50.0000% | Quran 4:11 |
| Full brotherSibling | 1/4 | 25.0000% | Quran 4:176 |
| Full sister 1Sibling | 1/8 | 12.5000% | Quran 4:176 |
| Full sister 2Sibling | 1/8 | 12.5000% | Quran 4:176 |
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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