Understanding al-Farāʾiḍ, one topic at a time
Clear, evidence-based articles on how Islamic inheritance works — written to be read by anyone, not just students of fiqh. Each one connects back to the calculator so you can apply what you learn.
How Islamic inheritance works: a complete beginner's guide
The whole system in one read — the rights that come before inheritance, the categories of heir, the fixed shares, blocking, and the balancing doctrines.
HeirsWhat a husband or wife inherits in Islam
The 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 rules for spouses, how a child changes the share, and what happens when there are several wives.
HeirsDo daughters inherit in Islam? The full ruling
The most-asked question, answered carefully — with the Qurʾānic text, the 2:1 nuance, and cases where a daughter inherits more than a man.
DoctrinesʿAwl and Radd explained with examples
What the scholars do when the fixed shares overflow the estate, or fall short of it — the two great balancing mechanisms of farāʾiḍ.
PracticalWriting an Islamic will (waṣiyya): a practical guide
The one-third bequest, why a will is essential in a non-Muslim country, and a checklist for keeping it both Sharīʿah-compliant and legally valid.
Practical7 common mistakes families make dividing an estate
From dividing before debts are paid to misjudging the spouse's share — the errors that lead to injustice, and how to avoid each one.
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