What is the share of each heir from a deceased woman, specifically for a mother, a maternal half-brother, two full brothers, and a full sister?
If a woman dies and leaves behind only a mother, a maternal half-brother, two full brothers, and a full sister, the inheritance is divided as follows: The mother receives one-sixth, based on the Almighty's saying: "If he has brothers [and sisters], then for his mother is one-sixth." The maternal half-brother receives one-sixth, based on the Almighty's saying: "And if a man or woman leaves no parents or children but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of them is one-sixth." The remainder goes to the two full brothers and the full sister, with the male receiving the share of two females, based on the Almighty's saying: "And if there are brothers and sisters, male and female, then the male will have the share of two females."
Therefore, the inheritance is divided into thirty shares: The mother receives five shares, the maternal half-brother receives five shares, each full brother receives eight shares, and the full sister receives four shares.
It should be noted that matters of inheritance are complex and intricate, and they must be referred to Sharia courts to verify the absence of other heirs, wills, debts, or rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/85370