The formula for property rights of Men and Women under the Islamic inheritance laws: Shares under the Islamic inheritance law depend on the closeness of relation to the deceased. Shares also differ when a person belongs to Sunni or Shia sect.
As Mother 1/6th of X (Total Wealth)
As wife 1/8th of X(Total Wealth) if she has any children 1/4th of X (Total Wealth) if she does not have any children
As Daughter ½ of brother’s share, if she has brothers women having sisters Sunni/Hanafi - 2/3rd of X (Total Wealth) is divided equally among themselves Shia….total inheritance is equally divided among themselves Women having no siblings Sunni/Hanafi - 1/2 of X (Total Wealth) Shia- All property X(Total Wealth)
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