Islamic Inheritance Shares for Daughter and Grandson

Islamic inheritance shares for daughter and grandson

In this case study, two key sharers, namely a daughter, and a grandson, are involved. The daughter is entitled to prescribed or fixed shares, while grandson receives a residual share. We explore the various categories of sharers and examine the application of Islamic Inheritance and Quranic laws in the estate distribution process between them.

Prescribed sharers (Al Faraid)

Understanding Prescribed Sharers in Islamic Inheritance

Prescribed sharers in Islamic inheritance are individuals who are designated by Islamic law to receive fixed shares of the deceased’s estate. These shares are determined based on specific relationships and are aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of assets among heirs. Explore the rules and principles governing prescribed sharers in Islamic inheritance.

The Role of Prescribed Sharers in Islamic Inheritance

Prescribed sharers play a crucial role in the inheritance distribution system outlined in the Quran. Learn about the hierarchy of prescribed sharers, including spouses, children, parents, siblings, and more. Discover how these individuals are entitled to inherit specific portions of the estate and the significance of this system in Islamic law.

Daughter’s Share in Islamic Inheritance Law

In Islamic inheritance law, the share of a daughter is determined by several factors, including the presence or absence of sons and the number of daughters. The rules for the daughter’s share are based on Islamic principles which are as follows:

Daughter’s Share when there is Only One Daughter and No Sons

When the deceased person has only one daughter and no surviving sons, the daughter is entitled to receive half (1/2) of the estate. This is based on the Quranic verse [Surah AnNisa 4:11].

Daughters’ Share when there are Multiple Daughters and No Sons

When the deceased person has multiple daughters but no surviving sons, the daughters collectively inherit two-thirds (2/3) of the estate which will be divided equally among all daughters. This is also based on the Quranic verse [Surah AnNisa 4:11].

Daughters’ Share When There Are Sons

When there are surviving sons, daughters would be residual sharers and not the prescribed sharers. In this case, daughters receive half (1/2) of what sons receive. In other words, daughters get half the share of their brothers. This is based on the principle of the Quranic verse [Surah AnNisa 4:11].

For example, if there is one daughter and one son, the daughter would receive one-third (1/3) of the inheritance, while the son would receive double, which is two-thirds (2/3) of the inheritance.

Concluded Share of the daughter:

In this scenario, the deceased left only one daughter, so, she is entitled to receive a prescribed share of half (1/2) of the total estate.
Daughter’s Share = 50% of the estate

Residual Sharers

In Islamic inheritance law, the concept of residual sharers plays a crucial role in ensuring the equitable distribution of an estate among heirs. Residual sharers are those individuals who inherit from what remains of the deceased’s estate after the primary sharers have received their designated shares.

Residual sharers are typically close relatives, such as male offspring, male ancestors, and male siblings, who become entitled to inherit after the primary sharers, like spouses, children, and parents, have received their allotted portions. Their role is vital in ensuring that the remaining assets are distributed fairly and following Islamic principles. The order of residual sharers is defined under Rule #13 & Rule #14.

Grandson’s Share in Islamic Inheritance Law

In Islamic inheritance law, the paternal grandson holds a significant position as a residual sharer. Paternal grandson is eligible to receive a residual share in the absence of direct children of the deceased ( sons and daughters ).

This means that when the estate of a deceased person is distributed among the heirs, the paternal grandson is entitled to inherit from what remains after the shares of other primary sharers have been allocated.

The share of paternal grandson would be as follows:
Paternal Grandson’s Share = Total Estate – The shares of prescribed or fixed sharers

Calculation of Grandson’s Share as a Residual Sharer

Grandson’s Share = Total Estate – Prescribed Sharers ( Daughter )
Grandson’s Share = Total Estate – Daughter’s Share
Grandson’s Share = 100% – 50%
Grandson’s Share = 50% of the estate

In this situation, the Grandson’s share is 50% of the estate, which is equivalent to 1/2. This calculation is derived from the expression (1-1/2).

Calculation steps performed in this case study:

  1. Daughter gets the prescribed share of 1/2 (Rule 3a).
  2. Distribute the remaining shares according to relative priority (Rule 14)
  3. Grandson is the only heir remaining receiving share of 1/2 (Rule 14).

Shares by Category:

Relative CategoryShare FractionShare Percentage
Daughter1/250%
Grandson1/250%
Total2/2100%

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