Explanation
To solve this problem according to Islamic inheritance law, we need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Calculate the net estate
First, we subtract the debt and burial expenses from the total property:
Total property: Rs. 640,000
Debt: Rs. 40,000
Burial expenses: Rs. 5,000
Net estate = Rs. 640,000 - Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 5,000
Net estate = Rs. 595,000
Step 2: Distribution according to Islamic Law
According to Islamic inheritance rules (under Sunni law):
The widow is entitled to 1/8 of the estate.
The remaining estate is distributed among the children, where:
Each son gets twice the share of a daughter.
Widow's share:
The widow gets 1/8 of Rs. 595,000:
Widow’s share =1/8×595,000=74,75
Remaining estate:
The remaining estate after the widow’s share is:
595,000−74,375=520,625
Distribution among the children:
The ratio of distribution between sons and daughters is 2:1.
So, the total shares for 2 sons and 1 daughter will be:
- Each son gets 2 shares, and the daughter gets 1 share.
- Total shares = 2 (for 1st son) + 2 (for 2nd son) + 1 (for the daughter) = 5 shares.
Each share will be:
One share=5520,62/5=104,125Each son’s share=2×104,125=208,250- The daughter gets 1 share:
Daughter’s share=104,125
Step 3: Correct Answer
The widow’s share is Rs. 74,375.
