Irth knowledge guide
Inheritance, one step at a time
A structured introduction to the facts families need before any calculation, with direct links to the Qur’an and hadith.
Content reviewed: 27 October 2026Start with an accurate record
The Qur’an establishes shares for both men and women. Begin by recording assets, rights, obligations and who was alive when the person died.
Shares depend on the whole family
The verses address children, parents, spouses and siblings in different circumstances. A fraction cannot be copied from a chart without checking every relevant heir.
Qur’an and Sunnah together
The verses set out prescribed shares. A report from Ibn Abbas in Bukhari and Muslim describes assigning those shares first, then considering the remainder for the nearest eligible male relative.
Know when to stop
Exclusion, proportionate adjustment, return, successive deaths and jurisdiction-specific rules can change the outcome. Seek a qualified review.