Is it permissible to repartition an inheritance years after the initial division if problems are discovered in a portion of the inherited land, and does one of the heirs have the right to prevent a female heir from involving her husband in these matters?
The default rule is that once a division [of inheritance] is completed by mutual consent or by drawing lots, it becomes binding and cannot be revoked, unless there is a clear case of excessive deception (ghabn fahish) or obvious error. In such a case, the division is revoked, provided the properties have not been alienated. If the properties have been alienated, the aggrieved party shall claim against the heirs, and they shall share the loss.
If a significant portion (one-third or more) of one heir's share in the disputed land is claimed by a third party as rightfully belonging to them (istuhiqqa), the division is revoked, and the inheritance is re-divided, as long as the properties have not been alienated. However, if the claimed portion is negligible (one-quarter or less), the division is not revoked, and the aggrieved party shall claim the value of what was rightfully taken from them from the remaining heirs. If the claimed portion exceeds half, the division must be revoked.
The parties should fear Allah, reconcile their differences, and show forbearance. Allah Almighty says: {And that you pardon is nearer to righteousness. And do not forget graciousness between you. Indeed, Allah, of whatever you do, is Seeing} (Al-Baqarah: 237). It is also possible to consult scholars of Islamic law or the Sharia court.
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