Islamic Law and Inheritance
Under the Islamic Law of inheritance, what would be the share of the wife from husband’s property in the presence of children?
Overview
Under the Islamic Law of inheritance, the share of the wife from her husband's property in the presence of children is one-eighth.
The husband's share is one-fourth of the property of the deceased wife if she has no children, but in the case of children, it is one-half.
The wife is entitled to one-fourth if the husband dies childless; otherwise, it is one-eighth.
These rules of inheritance are based on the Quran and Hadith, and they aim to ensure fairness and justice in the distribution of wealth after a person's death.
Explanation
The husband's share is one-half of the property of the deceased wife if she has no children,
but in the case of children, it is one-fourth.
The wife is entitled to one-fourth if the husband dies childless;
otherwise, it is one-eighth.
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ND10-1-2023
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