Eligibility & shares according to Sunni Hanafi faraid rules — multilingual (EN/UR/AR)
Introduction (English)
The Islamic Inheritance Calculator helps you distribute an estate according to the rules of faraid as taught in Sunni Hanafi jurisprudence, with references from the Quran and authentic hadith. This free tool is designed for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to understand Islamic estate distribution quickly and accurately. Available in English, Urdu, and Arabic.
Use the Calculator
Enter your estate details below:
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تعارف (اردو)
اسلامی وراثت کیلکولیٹر آپ کو قرآن و سنت کی روشنی میں سنّی حنفی فقہ کے مطابق ترکہ تقسیم کرنے میں مدد دیتا ہے۔ یہ مفت ٹول طلباء، محققین اور عام صارفین کے لیے تیار کیا گیا ہے تاکہ وہ اسلامی وراثتی حصص کو آسانی اور درستگی سے سمجھ سکیں۔ یہ کیلکولیٹر انگریزی، اردو، اور عربی میں دستیاب ہے۔
مقدمة (العربية)
آلة حساب الميراث الإسلامي تساعدك على توزيع التركة وفقًا لأحكام الفرائض كما هي في الفقه الحنفي السني، مع الاستدلال بالقرآن والسنة. هذه الأداة مجانية ومفيدة للطلاب والباحثين وكل من يريد معرفة تقسيم الميراث الإسلامي بدقة. متوفرة باللغات الإنجليزية، الأردية، والعربية.
How Islamic Inheritance Works
Inheritance in Islam is a divine command detailed in the Quran (Surah An-Nisa 4:11–12) and explained by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It divides the estate among eligible heirs according to fixed shares (farāʾiḍ) and residuaries (ʿaṣabah), with certain heirs blocking others.
Key Principles
- Fixed shares are ordained by Allah in the Quran.
- Remaining estate after fixed shares goes to residuaries.
- Some heirs are blocked if closer heirs exist.
- Debts and bequests (up to 1/3) are settled before distribution.
Common Scenarios
- Husband, 1 son, 2 daughters
Husband: 1/4
Son & daughters share remainder (2:1 ratio) - Wife, no children, parents alive
Wife: 1/4
Mother: 1/3
Father: remainder (as residuary) - Only daughters
Two or more daughters: 2/3 of estate, remainder to residuaries
FAQ
Can adopted children inherit?
No — inheritance in Islam is based on biological relations.
What if there is no Muslim heir?
The estate may go to bayt al-mal (Muslim treasury) or as per local Islamic court ruling.
Does the madhhab matter?
Yes — small differences exist between Hanafi, Shafi’i, Maliki, and Hanbali rules.