Free Islamic Inheritance Calculator
Accurate Faraid shares with Hajb, Awl & Radd. Supports Hanafi, Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanbali & Ja’fari.
๐ Choose Your Currency
Select your local currency for accurate calculation.
๐ Choose School of Thought
Select the Islamic school of jurisprudence for your calculation.
๐ฐ Estate Information
Enter total value of the inheritance estate.
โฐ๏ธ Funeral Expenses
Enter total funeral and burial expenses.
๐ Outstanding Debts
Enter total debts owed by the deceased.
๐ Valid Will (Wasiyyah)
Enter any valid bequest (max one-third of estate).
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Select Surviving Heirs
Click to toggle selection, set count. Hajb rules applied automatically.
๐ Review Your Information
Verify all details before calculating.
๐ Islamic Inheritance Distribution
Detailed Faraid distribution with Hajb, Awl, Radd.
This calculator provides an educational estimate based on the selected school of thought. Islamic inheritance can involve complex circumstances such as Awl, Radd, grandparents, unborn children, missing persons, and local legal requirements. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar before distributing an estate.
๐ Why Trust Ziarat360 for Your Islamic Inheritance Calculation?
Ziarat360 is a trusted Islamic finance platform used by 150M+ Muslims worldwide. Our Islamic Inheritance Calculator (Faraid Calculator) follows traditional Islamic inheritance principles and is regularly reviewed for accuracy. We provide transparent, Sharia-compliant tools with no hidden fees or data collection.
Sources: Calculations are based on established Islamic rulings from reputable scholars and the Quranic verses on inheritance (Surah An-Nisa 4:7-12).
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๐ Understanding Islamic Inheritance (Faraid)
Islamic inheritance, known as Faraid or Mirath, is a divinely ordained system that ensures the fair distribution of a deceased person’s estate among their heirs. This Islamic inheritance law is derived from the Quran, Sunnah, and the consensus of Islamic scholars. The rules of Islamic inheritance are detailed in the Quran, particularly in Surah An-Nisa (4:7-12 and 4:176), and are considered a fundamental part of Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic finance.
๐ What is Faraid?
Faraid (Arabic: ูุฑุงุฆุถ) refers to the obligatory shares of inheritance that are fixed by Islamic law. The term “Faraid” is derived from the Arabic root “farada,” meaning “to ordain” or “to prescribe.” The science of Faraid is a specialized field of Islamic jurisprudence that deals with the calculation and distribution of an estate according to Islamic inheritance rules.
๐ Quranic Basis of Islamic Inheritance
Quranic Verses on Inheritance:
“For men is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, and for women is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, be it little or much โ an obligatory share.”
โ Surah An-Nisa (4:7)
The Quran specifies the shares of Islamic inheritance for certain heirs, including spouses, children, parents, and siblings. These fixed shares (Faraid) are designed to ensure that wealth is distributed fairly and that the rights of all heirs are protected under Islamic law.
๐ค Who Can Inherit Under Islamic Law?
The heirs in Islamic inheritance are divided into two main categories: Quranic heirs (those with fixed shares) and Residuary heirs (those who inherit the remaining estate). The primary Quranic heirs in Islamic inheritance include:
- Spouses: The husband or wife of the deceased.
- Children: Sons and daughters of the deceased.
- Parents: The father and mother of the deceased.
- Siblings: Brothers and sisters of the deceased.
- Grandparents: In some cases, grandparents may inherit.
๐ซ Blocked Heirs in Faraid
Certain heirs may be blocked (excluded) from inheritance due to the presence of other heirs under Islamic inheritance rules. For example, siblings may be blocked by the presence of children or parents of the deceased. The rules of exclusion in Faraid are complex and depend on the specific relationships of the heirs.
โฐ๏ธ Funeral Expenses in Islamic Inheritance
Before the distribution of Islamic inheritance, the funeral and burial expenses of the deceased must be paid from the estate. These expenses are deducted first in the Faraid process, followed by the payment of any outstanding debts.
๐ Debts and Islamic Inheritance
All debts owed by the deceased must be settled before the estate is distributed to the heirs under Islamic law. This includes both financial debts and any outstanding obligations to Allah, such as unpaid Zakat or missed prayers (in some schools of thought).
๐ Valid Will (Wasiyyah) in Faraid
A Muslim may bequeath up to one-third of their estate to non-heirs or for charitable purposes, provided the will does not cause hardship to the heirs. The will (Wasiyyah) is subject to Islamic law and must be made in accordance with Sharia principles. This one-third limit is a key feature of Islamic inheritance.
๐ Distribution of the Islamic Inheritance Estate
The distribution of the Islamic inheritance estate follows a specific order: first, funeral expenses are paid; second, debts are settled; third, the will is executed (up to one-third); and finally, the remaining estate is distributed to the heirs according to their fixed shares (Faraid).
๐ Schools of Thought in Islamic Inheritance
There are differences in the application of Islamic inheritance laws among the various schools of Islamic jurisprudence. The major Sunni schools (Hanafi, Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanbali) and the Ja’fari (Shia) school have slightly different rules in certain cases. Our Islamic inheritance calculator allows you to select your school of thought to reflect the correct shares according to your madhab.
โ ๏ธ Common Mistakes in Islamic Inheritance Calculation
- Forgetting to deduct funeral expenses and debts in Faraid.
- Ignoring the one-third limit for a will in Islamic inheritance.
- Incorrectly identifying blocked heirs under Islamic law.
- Miscalculating fixed shares in Faraid.
- Not considering the school of thought differences in Islamic inheritance.
๐ Why Trust Ziarat360 for Faraid Calculation
Ziarat360 is a trusted platform used by 150M+ Muslims worldwide. Our Islamic Inheritance Calculator (Faraid Calculator) is designed to be educational, transparent, and Sharia-compliant. We are committed to providing accurate and reliable Islamic financial tools that help Muslims fulfill their religious obligations.
๐ข Disclaimer for Islamic Inheritance Calculator
This Islamic inheritance calculator provides an estimate based on the values you enter and the selected school of thought (Hanafi, Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanbali, or Ja’fari). Islamic inheritance rulings (Faraid) can differ depending on your school of thought and personal circumstances. For specific religious guidance, consult a qualified Islamic scholar.
โ Frequently Asked Questions About Islamic Inheritance
Get answers to the most common questions about Islamic inheritance (Faraid) and using our calculator.