If a lady passes away and leave behind Husband, 3 Sons and 4 Daughters as heirs.

According to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance, distribution of an Estate will only commence after funeral expenses, debts (including legal costs) and bequests (if any) made to non-heirs - which will not exceed one-third (1/3) of the Estate after debts and funeral expenses - have been settled. Thereafter, all assets form part of the Nett Estate and will have to be distributed according to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance.

The nett Estate will be divided into 40 equal shares and distributed as follows: Husband will inherit ¼ (10 shares). The residue will go to the children. Each son will inherit 6 shares and each daughter 3 shares.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai