Islamic Inheritance Calculator (Wirasat)
Distribute estate shares accurately according to Islamic Sharia law (Sunni Hanafi rules).
| Heir | Count | Share % | Amount (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Click “Calculate Shares” to see distribution. | |||
Understanding Islamic Inheritance (Wirasat) Rules
In Islam, inheritance (Wirasat) is governed directly by Quranic injunctions (primarily in Surah An-Nisa, Verses 11, 12, and 176). The estate distribution follows a strict hierarchy designed to protect the rights of family members fairly.
Hierarchy of Deductions Before Share Distribution
Before distributing any property or funds to legal heirs, the estate must settle obligations in the following exact sequence:
- Funeral & Burial Expenses: Reasonable costs incurred for preparing and burying the deceased.
- Debts & Obligations: Settlement of all outstanding financial debts owed to creditors as well as religious obligations (such as unpaid Mahr or unperformed Kaffarah).
- Wasiyyat (Bequests): Execution of valid gifts or wills made to non-heirs, capped strictly at a maximum of 1/3 of the net estate remaining after funeral and debt payments.
Primary Quranic Fixed Shares (Zawil Furood)
| Heir | Condition | Quranic Share |
|---|---|---|
| Husband | If deceased has children If no children |
1/4 (25%) 1/2 (50%) |
| Wife / Wives | If deceased has children If no children |
1/8 (12.5% shared) 1/4 (25% shared) |
| Father | If male descendants exist If female descendants only If no descendants exist |
1/6 fixed 1/6 + Residuary Residuary (Asabah) |
| Mother | If children or 2+ siblings exist If no children and ≤1 sibling |
1/6 (16.67%) 1/3 (33.33%) |
| Daughters | Single daughter (no sons) 2+ daughters (no sons) With sons |
1/2 (50%) 2/3 (66.67% shared) Residuary (2:1 ratio with sons) |
Special Adjustments: Awl (Deficit) and Radd (Surplus)
Awl (Deficit): When the total sum of Quranic fixed shares exceeds 100% of the estate, all shares are reduced proportionally so that every primary heir receives their rightful relative proportion without excluding anyone.
Radd (Surplus): When total fixed shares are less than 100% and no residuary heirs (Asabah) exist, the leftover surplus is redistributed back to the primary Quranic heirs in proportion to their fixed shares (excluding spouses under standard Sunni Hanafi rule).