Inheritance Calculator
Estimate estate distribution according to Sharia law principles
How to Use This Inheritance Calculator
- Enter the total cash value of the net estate after settling debts and funeral expenses.
- Specify the gender of the deceased individual.
- Select the status of surviving primary legal heirs (Spouse, Father, Mother, Sons, and Daughters).
- Click “Calculate Estate Distribution” to generate the breakdown of legal shares.
The Inheritance Framework
estate rules assign fixed Quranic fractional shares (Fard) to primary heirs, while residual amounts (Taseeb) are allocated among children or agnatic relatives:
Parents Share: Mother & Father each receive 1/6 when children exist.
Residue (Asabah): Male heirs receive double the portion of female heirs (2:1 ratio).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does estate distribution happen before or after debt settlement?
Funeral expenses, outstanding debts, and valid wills (up to 1/3 of the total estate) must be settled prior to distributing inheritance among legal heirs.
Why do sons receive twice the share of daughters in residuary distribution?
Under Sharia principles, male heirs bear sole financial responsibility for maintaining female family members, household expenses, and dependents.
Does this tool handle complex extended family cases (Awl / Radd)?
This calculator provides a foundational estimate for primary immediate family members. Complex cases involving distant agnatic relatives or mathematical adjustments require consultation with certified legal scholars.
Are non-Muslim relatives eligible for Quranic inheritance shares?
Under standard Islamic jurisprudence, religious differences bar individuals from inheriting fixed Sharia shares.
Is my financial or family data stored on the server?
No, all estate evaluations process instantaneously within your client browser session for full data privacy.