Is it permissible to distribute the inheritance of gold to the heirs as money equivalent to its value, and is the value calculated at the price on the day of death or the day of distribution, and is it permissible to estimate the price a period of time before distribution? And what is the ruling on what was given to the father and son from this inheritance? And what is the ruling on the gold that the mother was saving for the daughter?
If the gold is yours and you entrusted it to your mother for safekeeping, and she passed away while it was in her possession, then it is yours and not part of the estate.
As for the mother's gold and her other belongings, they are considered part of the estate and are to be divided among the heirs according to their prescribed shares. The father receives one-sixth, and the remainder is divided among the children, with the male receiving the share of two females, unless there is another heir.
It is permissible for a mature, adult heir to waive their share.
Your giving the ring to your father or the earring to your brother before the division of the estate or without the consent of the other heirs is an incorrect action. However, it is permissible if the other adult heirs agree to it and ratify it. If they do not agree, what was taken can be deducted from their share.
The gold can be divided by mutual agreement, where the heirs agree that you take the gold and provide its value on the day of division so that its price can be distributed among the heirs. If no mutual agreement is reached, it is necessary to resort to the legally binding Islamic division, and it is advisable to consult the Sharia courts in this situation.
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