How are shares divided between sons and daughters?

When both sons and daughters inherit the residue, each son receives two shares and each daughter receives one share (a 2:1 ratio) as stated in Qur’an 4:11.

Which heirs does this calculator support?

Spouse (husband or wife), children (sons and daughters), parents, paternal grandfather, grandmothers, and siblings (full, paternal, maternal).

Does it use British pounds (£) for totals?

Yes. All outputs are formatted in GBP with the £ symbol and UK number formatting.

Is this legal advice or a definitive fatwa?

No. It’s a simplified educational tool. Islamic inheritance cases can be complex and differ by circumstances and madhhab. Always consult qualified scholars and legal professionals for actual estates.

Does the tool handle every edge case?

No. It covers common scenarios and fixed shares plus residue rules. Some special heirs, exclusions, and contested cases are not included.

Islamic Inheritance Calculator

Calculate inheritance shares according to Islamic law (Faraid).

DISCLAIMER: Basic calculator for simple scenarios.

Islamic inheritance law is complex and context-dependent. This tool doesn’t cover all cases or madhhab differences. For real estates, consult qualified scholars and legal professionals.

Islamic Inheritance Summary

Quranic Foundation: “Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females.” (Qur’an 4:11)

Fixed Shares (Fard):

Husband: 1/2 (no children) or 1/4 (with children)
Wife: 1/4 (no children) or 1/8 (with children)
Father: 1/6 (with children) or residue (no child)
Mother: 1/3 (no children/siblings) or 1/6 (with children)
Daughter(s) w/o son: 1/2 (one) or 2/3 (two or more)
With sons present: children share the residue with son = 2 parts, daughter = 1 part

Hadith: “Give the prescribed shares to those entitled to them; whatever remains goes to the nearest male heir.” (Bukhari)

Estate Information

Total Estate Value (after debts and funeral expenses)

Deceased Gender

Spouse Status Tip: If deceased is male, choose “Wife”. If female, choose “Husband”.

Heirs

Children

Sons

Daughters

Parents

Father Mother

Grandparents (if parents not alive)

Paternal Grandfather Paternal Grandmother Maternal Grandmother

Full Siblings (same father & mother)

Brothers

Sisters

Paternal Siblings (same father only)

Brothers

Sisters

Maternal Siblings (same mother only)

Brothers

Sisters

Islamic Inheritance Calculator (UK) – Accurate Faraid Distribution by Quran and Sunnah

Islamic Inheritance Calculator

Islamic Inheritance Summary

💷 Estate Information

👪 Heirs

Children

Parents

Grandparents (if parents not alive)

Full Siblings (same father & mother)

Paternal Siblings (same father only)

Maternal Siblings (same mother only)

Estate Information

Heirs