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Fatwa No : 84612
Distribution of the inheritance between one son and three daughters

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Distribution of the inheritance between one son and three daughters

What do the esteemed Islamic scholars say regarding the following issue:
Our respected father has passed away. At the time of his death, he was survived by three daughters and one son. We wish to know how our deceased father's inheritance (estate) should be distributed among the mentioned heirs according to Islamic law.
We would be grateful if you could kindly guide us in this matter.

Note: The mother (i.e., the deceased’s wife) has also passed away.

الجوابُ حامِدا ًو مُصلیِّا ً

The inheritance of the deceased father of the questioner shall be distributed among his surviving heirs according to the principles of Islamic inheritance law in the following manner:
From whatever movable and immovable property, including gold, silver, jewelry, cash, and all kinds of household items, the deceased owned at the time of his death, the following steps must be taken first:
Funeral Expenses: Deduct the average expenses of the deceased's burial and funeral from the estate.
Debts: If the deceased had any outstanding debts, they must be paid off from the remaining estate.
Valid Will: If the deceased made a valid will, it should be executed from up to one-third (1/3) of the remaining estate (after funeral expenses and debt repayment).
After completing the above three steps, the remaining estate will be divided into five (5) equal shares:
The son will receive two (2) shares.
Each daughter will receive one (1) share.

And Allah knows best
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Distribution of the inheritance between one son and three daughters        
    
    Question:
    What do the esteemed Islamic scholars say regarding the following issue:
Our respected father has passed away. At the time of his death, he was survived by three daughters and one son. We wish to know how our deceased father's inheritance (estate) should be distributed among the mentioned heirs according to Islamic law.
We would be grateful if you could kindly guide us in this matter.

Note: The mother (i.e., the deceased’s wife) has also passed away.
    Answer:
    The inheritance of the deceased father of the questioner shall be distributed among his surviving heirs according to the principles of Islamic inheritance law in the following manner:
From whatever movable and immovable property, including gold, silver, jewelry, cash, and all kinds of household items, the deceased owned at the time of his death, the following steps must be taken first:
Funeral Expenses: Deduct the average expenses of the deceased's burial and funeral from the estate.
Debts: If the deceased had any outstanding debts, they must be paid off from the remaining estate.
Valid Will: If the deceased made a valid will, it should be executed from up to one-third (1/3) of the remaining estate (after funeral expenses and debt repayment).
After completing the above three steps, the remaining estate will be divided into five (5) equal shares:
The son will receive two (2) shares.
Each daughter will receive one (1) share.