Husband dies, leaving no children – Islam Question and Answers

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JonSnow Staff asked 4 years ago

How will inheritence be devided where a husband died, leaving no children behind?

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JonSnow Staff answered 4 years ago

The wife will inherit one quarter of the estate. Then the rest will be distributed to other heirs like father, brothers and sisters or nephew and niece and also paternal cousins. We need more detail if these persons are alive so as to answer your question.