How is inheritance divided among the father, mother, and wife?

If the deceased has no heirs other than his wife and parents, the wife inherits one-fourth as a prescribed share due to the absence of a lineal descendant, based on the Almighty's saying: "And for them is one-fourth of what you leave if you have no child."

As for what remains after the wife's share, one-third of it is given to the mother and two-thirds to the father, based on the Almighty's saying: "But if he has no child and his parents inherit from him, then for his mother is one-third." This specific case is known as one of the "Gharrawayn" issues.

We emphasize that the division of inheritances is a serious and complex matter, and a mere fatwa is not sufficient. Rather, it must be referred to Sharia courts for investigation and to ensure there are no wills, debts, or other rights taking precedence over the heirs' rights, thereby safeguarding the interests of both the living and the dead.