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Islamic Inheritance Calculator (Faraid)

Distribute an estate according to Quranic shares. Full Asabah (residuary), Hajb (blocking), Awl (proportional reduction), and Radd (return) logic. Bilingual English & Urdu interface.

Enter Estate & Heirs

Enter the net estate value (after debts and funeral expenses) and the surviving family members.

Surviving Family Members

Inheritance Distribution
Click calculate to distribute the estate

Educational Estimation Only

This calculator provides estimates based on standard scholarly formulas. For binding religious rulings (fatwa) specific to your situation, please consult a qualified Islamic scholar.

The Science of Islamic Inheritance (Faraid)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Learn the laws of inheritance and teach them to people, for it is half of knowledge." Faraid is the most mathematically detailed subject in Islamic law, with shares prescribed directly in the Quran (Surah An-Nisa 4:11-12 and 4:176) — making it unique among religious obligations.

The Six Quranic Heirs Who Cannot Be Blocked

Six categories of heirs are guaranteed a share and can never be completely excluded: husband, wife, father, mother, son, and daughter. Their shares vary based on who else is present, but they always receive something if they exist.

Order of Distribution

  1. Funeral expenses (burial, shrouding) — paid first from the estate
  2. Outstanding debts — including unpaid mahr to the widow
  3. Wasiyyah (bequest) — up to 1/3 of the remainder, to non-heirs only
  4. Fixed Quranic shares — distributed to entitled heirs
  5. Residue (Asabah) — distributed to male agnate heirs, 2:1 male-female

The 2:1 Male-Female Ratio

Within the same class of heirs (e.g., sons and daughters, brothers and sisters), males receive twice the share of females. This is not inequity but a reflection of Islamic financial obligations: men bear the duty of nafaqah (family maintenance), mahr (dowry), and supporting dependents — financial obligations women do not carry. A daughter's share is entirely hers; a son's share is partially obligated to his family.

Awl and Radd: Special Adjustment Mechanisms

In rare cases, the fixed Quranic shares may sum to more or less than 100% of the estate. When they exceed 100% (typically when many daughters exist alongside parents and spouse), the shares are proportionally reduced through a process called Awl. When they fall short of 100% and no residuary heir exists, the surplus returns to the non-spouse heirs through Radd. This calculator handles both cases automatically.

Hajb: The Blocking Rules

Certain heirs block others from inheriting. A son blocks a son's son; a father blocks a paternal grandfather; multiple daughters block son's daughters. The full blocking table is complex but our calculator applies every rule automatically based on the heirs you enter.

For a complete scholarly walkthrough, read our introduction to Faraid, the Hajb blocking rules, and our guide to Awl and Radd mechanisms.