Is it permissible in Islamic law for a female to take the share of a male in the distribution of agricultural land, and what is the evidence for this from the Qur’an and Sunnah?
A Muslim must obey all of Allah's commands and abstain from all His prohibitions, and is not permitted to fragment them. Allah's ruling regarding inheritances is clear and absolute, as stated in the Holy Quran. Allah has ordained the share of the male to be twice that of the female, as He says: "For the male, what is equal to the share of two females." This includes movable assets, real estate, and agricultural lands. This rule is consistent, except in the case of siblings from the mother's side, who are equal in inheritance. Allah has promised gardens to those who abide by His limits and has threatened severe punishment for those who transgress them.
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