💰 Estate & Deductions
Enter the total value of all assets and any deductions.
All assets: cash, property, investments, gold, vehicles
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Deductions (in Islamic priority order)
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Enter the total value of all assets and any deductions.
All assets: cash, property, investments, gold, vehicles
Deductions (in Islamic priority order)
Islamic inheritance law (known as Ilm al-Fara'id or the Science of Obligatory Shares) is one of the most detailed and precisely defined areas of Islamic jurisprudence. Allah Himself prescribed the exact shares for each heir in the Quran (Surah An-Nisa, verses 11-12 and 176), making it one of the few areas where divine legislation leaves minimal room for human interpretation. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Learn the laws of inheritance and teach them to people, for it is half of knowledge" (Ibn Majah).
The Islamic system of inheritance ensures that wealth is distributed fairly among family members after a person's death, preventing the concentration of wealth in one branch of the family. It recognizes the rights of spouses, children, parents, and other relatives, with each receiving a divinely prescribed share. The system also allows for a bequest (wasiyyah) of up to one-third of the estate to non-heirs or charitable causes.
Our Islamic Inheritance Calculator follows the Hanafi school of jurisprudence and helps you determine the exact share for each heir based on the estate value, deductions (funeral expenses, debts, and bequests), and the specific combination of living heirs. This is an educational tool — for actual estate division, always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and legal professional.
Step 1 — Funeral Expenses: The first deduction from the estate covers reasonable funeral and burial costs.
Step 2 — Debts: All outstanding debts of the deceased are paid from the estate before any distribution to heirs.
Step 3 — Wasiyyah (Bequest): Up to one-third of the remaining estate may be allocated according to the deceased's will, but only to non-heirs. Bequests to existing heirs require the consent of all other heirs.
Step 4 — Distribution to Heirs: The remaining estate is distributed according to the Quranic shares. Primary heirs (who always inherit if alive) include the spouse, parents, sons, and daughters. Secondary heirs inherit only when certain primary heirs are absent.
This calculator is for educational and planning purposes only. Islamic inheritance law is complex, with many special cases (such as the grandfather-siblings problem, the Umariyyatan cases, and Awl/Radd adjustments) that require scholarly expertise. The actual distribution may also be affected by local civil laws in your country.
For actual estate planning and distribution, we strongly recommend consulting both a qualified Islamic scholar (mufti) who specializes in inheritance law and a legal professional familiar with your local jurisdiction. Writing an Islamic will (wasiyyah) during your lifetime is highly recommended to ensure your estate is distributed according to Shariah.