Comprehensive Islamic Inheritance (Mawarith) Calculator
This calculator has been upgraded to handle extended heirs including Ascendants (Grandparents) and Collaterals (Full, Paternal, and Maternal Siblings). It automatically applies the complex rules of exclusion (Hajb) and proportional reduction (Awl) based on the Hanafi school of thought.
A Guide to the Islamic Inheritance Calculator (Mawarith)
The science of inheritance, known as Ilm al-Fara'id, is one of the most detailed and crucial disciplines within Islamic jurisprudence (Sharia). To ensure complete justice and fairness among family members, the shares of heirs are explicitly detailed in the Quran. Our Islamic Inheritance Calculator is designed to translate these intricate rules into precise, easy-to-understand numerical results with just a few clicks.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Calculator
- Purify the Estate: Before entering any monetary value, ensure you have deducted funeral expenses, settled all outstanding debts, and executed any legitimate wills (which cannot exceed one-third of the total estate).
- Identify the Heirs: Select the gender of the deceased, then input the number of surviving relatives (spouse, sons, daughters, parents, and siblings).
- Detailed Breakdown: The calculator automatically applies the complex rules of exclusion (Hajb) and residuary entitlement (Ta'seeb). It provides a comprehensive table displaying the exact fractional share (e.g., 1/8 or 1/6) and the specific monetary amount for each individual.
The Importance of Precision in Mawarith
Relying on an automated calculator saves significant time and effort, especially in convoluted scenarios that require calculating common denominators and correcting base numbers. Nevertheless, this tool primarily serves an educational purpose, giving you a clear overview of the distribution process.
Legal & Fiqh Disclaimer
Despite the accuracy of these algorithms, Islamic inheritance contains fiqhi differences of opinion in rare edge cases. This calculator is for educational and approximation purposes only. Never use it as a final legal arbiter for an actual estate. Always consult official Sharia courts.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This result is not a fatwa. The calculator applies a general rule to the figures you entered; it does not know the particulars of your situation, the school of law you follow, or any exception that may bear on it. Take it as an estimate that shows you the method — then put your case to a qualified scholar before you pay out wealth, divide an estate, or bind yourself to a contract. The larger the sum or the less clear-cut the situation, the more necessary that question becomes.