Inheritance (Faraid) — Islamic Wealth Distribution

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[M]Learn the shares of inheritance as prescribed by Allah. (Qur'an 4:11)

[M]Write a will — no Muslim with wealth should sleep without a will. (Bukhari 2738)

[M]Distribute inheritance according to Shariah — do not change shares.

[1]Give to parents, spouse, children as per fixed shares.

[1]Ensure debts are paid first before distribution. (Tirmidhi 1078)

[2]Execute bequests up to 1/3 of estate to non-heirs. (Bukhari 5355)

[1]Learn the 3 categories: Ashab al-Furud (fixed-share heirs), Asabah (residuary), Dhawil Arham (distant kin).

[2]Consult a knowledgeable person for complex inheritance cases.

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[H]Deprive women of inheritance — their shares are ordained by Allah. (Qur'an 4:7)

[H]Change or manipulate shares to favor some heirs over others.

[h]Delay distribution after the deceased's debts are paid.

[H]Use gifts during lifetime to circumvent inheritance laws unjustly.

[h]Write a will that contradicts Shariah (e.g., leaving everything to one child).

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

— Give gifts to children during your lifetime as long as you are just among them.

— Make bequests up to 1/3 to non-heirs (charity, friends, etc.).

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