حساب الميراث الإسلامي
Islamic Inheritance Calculator
Fara'id distribution according to Hanafi / majority Sunni school — values in South African Rand (ZAR)
Estate Value (Net)
Enter the total net estate after debts, funeral expenses, and any bequests (wasiyyah, max ⅓ to non-heirs).
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Enter the net estate value. Cents supported (e.g. 250000.50)
Surviving Relatives
Enter the number of each surviving relative. Leave blank or 0 if not applicable. Only enter Muslim heirs.
Spouse(s)
Husband Must be legally married.
Wife / Wives Multiple wives eligible. Divorced wife eligible if iddah not yet complete.
Children
Sons Biological sons only.
Daughters Biological daughters only.
Grandchildren (son’s line only)
Grandsons Son’s sons only.
Granddaughters Son’s daughters only.
Parents
Father Biological father.
Mother Biological mother.
Grandparents
Paternal Grandfather Father’s father only.
Paternal Grandmother Father’s mother.
Maternal Grandmother Mother’s mother.
Siblings
Full Brothers Same father and mother as deceased.
Full Sisters Same father and mother as deceased.
Paternal Brothers Same father, different mother.
Paternal Sisters Same father, different mother.
Maternal Siblings Same mother, different father.
Nephews, Uncles & Cousins (Agnatic — ‘Asaba)
Full Nephews Full brother’s son only.
Paternal Nephews Paternal brother’s son only.
Full Paternal Uncles Father’s full brother.
Paternal Uncles Father’s paternal brother.
Full Cousins Father’s full brother’s son.
Paternal Cousins Father’s paternal brother’s son.
Shares by Heir
| Heir & Name | Count | Share | Total | Per Person |
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Calculation Steps
Islamic legal rules (Fara’id) applied in this calculation.
Wasiyyah — Bequest to Charity (Maximum ⅓)
These amounts are taken before Fara’id distribution, from the net estate. The maximum permitted in Islam is ⅓. Scholars recommend less to avoid reducing heirs’ shares.
Maximum Allowed
⅓
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Islamic maximum — reduce heirs’ shares by this amount
Recommended (scholars)
⅙
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Preserves heirs’ shares while giving generously
Conservative / Nisf
1/10
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A tenth — still significant sadaqah jariyah
Custom wasiyyah amount (10%)
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Estate remaining after wasiyyah (for Fara’id)
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Voluntary Sadaqah from Heirs’ Shares
Each heir may voluntarily give from their own received share as sadaqah on behalf of the deceased. This is separate from wasiyyah and has no cap — it is a personal act of ibadah.
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Important Notice: This calculator provides guidance based on standard Sunni Fara’id rules (Hanafi school). It does not account for all possible scenarios, wasiyyah (bequest) adjustments, or regional legal requirements. For official estate administration, please consult a qualified Islamic scholar (mufti) and a legal professional in your jurisdiction. Non-Muslim heirs are not eligible for Islamic inheritance but may receive bequests up to ⅓ of the estate.