Calculate each heir's share instantly under Islamic inheritance law.
Results are approximate. Consult a licensed lawyer for your specific case.
Results are approximate and for informational purposes only. Always verify with a licensed lawyer or the relevant official authority.
Islamic inheritance law divides heirs into two categories: fixed-share heirs (a set share determined by the text — such as the wife, mother, and father) and residuary heirs (who inherit what remains after fixed shares — such as sons). The calculator applies the fixed shares for the core categories (spouse, father, mother, children) based on the data you enter.
Important: the calculator does not cover every heir scenario — siblings, uncles, grandparents, and cases involving complex exclusion rules require specialized calculation that an automated tool cannot provide. The results here are a starting point for understanding, not a substitute for an official heir-listing deed or legal consultation.
Three scenarios show how the calculator actually computes shares:
The wife takes one-eighth since there are children: 50,000 SAR. The remainder (350,000) is divided between the son and daughter at a 2:1 ratio — the son receives approximately 233,333 SAR, and the daughter approximately 116,667 SAR.
The husband takes half since there are no children: 500,000 SAR. The mother takes one-sixth of the remainder (since the father is present): approximately 83,333 SAR. The father takes the entire remainder as residuary heir: approximately 416,667 SAR.
If the deceased has no surviving siblings or uncles, the two daughters take the entire estate. But if the deceased has surviving siblings, they are entitled to a share of the remainder as residuary heirs — a scenario the calculator does not compute automatically, requiring a specialist lawyer's consultation to determine exact shares.
No, the calculator assumes the estate is net after debts and burial/preparation costs have been paid. Enter the estate value after deducting these obligations for a more accurate estimate.
No. If the deceased bequeathed part of their estate (up to one-third), that amount should be deducted from the estate first before entering the remainder into the calculator.
No, the results are approximate and for understanding purposes only. The official binding instrument is the heir-listing deed issued by the Personal Status Court, which is what is actually relied upon for any action on the estate's assets.
The calculator does not currently compute shares for siblings, uncles, or grandparents, which involve complex exclusion rules. These scenarios need consultation with a lawyer specializing in inheritance law.
It accounts for basic exclusion between parents, spouses, and direct children only. Exclusion of siblings and uncles by the presence of closer heirs is not automatically calculated.
The calculator gives you an estimate of cash shares, but dividing physical assets (real estate, company shares, farms) isn't resolved just by knowing the percentage — it requires valuation and a division mechanism that may involve a sale or agreement among heirs. If your estate includes assets of this kind, or a disagreement has emerged among heirs over division, a specialist lawyer can help you reach a fair, legally documented division. Contact us to divide your estate.
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