Mirath - The Laws of Islamic Inheritance

clothing, and shelter. (During the first four months and
ten days after her husband’s demise her maintenance
will be taken from the estate, e.g. clothes, groceries,
rent, etc (all within reason) are given from the estate.
This is as a debt and comes before the will is executed).
M|r\th Inheritance, Isl\mic Laws pertaining to the distribution
of inheritance.
Multiple (lowest common) See Sum (the)
Multiplier The number used to multiply the Sum and the
allotments to ensure each heir gets whole parts.
Polygyny The ability of a Muslim man to legally marry up to four
wives. In terms of inheritance, the wives will all equally
share a portion (1/4 or 1/8 depending on the
circumstance) between them.
Prevailing allotment The maximum possible allotment an heir can
receive provided there are none who will cause them
to be bereft or their share to lessen.
Proportions Specified amount from the Qur’\n or Sunnah.
Radd When the number of allotments is less than the Sum,
the Sum will be reduced to the number of allotments,
or the remainder will be redistributed amongst the
heirs (besides the spouses).
Residuary Heirs who will take the residue
Residue The remainder of the estate after the Dhawil Fur[}
take their shares.
Settlement Agreement an heir can make for a specific item or
amount from the will.
Shared residue The reminder that is to be shared on a 2:1 ratio
between one type of male and female relatives, (two
parts for male and one part for female) e.g. son and
daughter.
Shrouding and burial See Burial.
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