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Inheritance in an integral part of Islamic Shariah Law and its application in Islamic society is a mandatory aspect of Devine teaching of Islam. Hence, there is a legal share for relatives of the deceased in his estate/property.

Primary Heirs or Obligatory Heirs are referred to as Ashab-ul-Furud (أصحاب الفروض) means “possessors of obligatory share”.  These are the family members with fixed shares whose share is exclusively set by Quran. Hence, they are called Quranic heirs or Obligatory shares.

Inheritance in an integral part of Islamic Shariah Law and its application in Islamic society is a mandatory aspect of Divine teaching of Islam.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Give fara’id to those who are entitled to receive it. Then whatever remains, should be given to the closest male relative of the deceased” [Sahih al-Bukhari]

Due to joint family system in many parts of Islamic world, it is very common to hear social issues related to wife and family of husband.