What are the rulings regarding the inheritance of the deferred dowry, gold, and furniture belonging to the deceased wife, and does she inherit her deceased husband, in an accident after a short marriage, given the presence of another wife and children of the husband?
If one spouse dies, the other inherits from them if it is proven that the death of the heir occurred even a moment after the death of the deceased; otherwise, there is no inheritance between them.
If it is not known which of them died first, there is no inheritance between them, because one of the conditions for inheritance is the certainty of the heir's life after the death of the deceased. In such a case, the husband's estate is divided among his heirs, excluding the wife, and the wife's estate is divided among her heirs, excluding the husband.
The deceased wife's estate includes all her possessions, such as money, dower (mahr), gifts, deferred dower, and blood money (diyyah) if applicable. Household furniture is usually owned by the husband unless the wife's ownership of some items is proven.
The husband's estate includes all his possessions, such as money and property.
It is preferable to refer to the court to inventory the heirs and the estate and to resolve any disputes regarding inheritance in such cases.
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