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Islamic Inheritance in Pakistan: Six Family Cases Worked Out on Rs 1 Crore
Each heir's share and amount in six common family situations, by the Hanafi rules used in Pakistan.
1. The deceased was
2. The estate (Rs)
Max one third after debts, and not to an heir.
3. Living heirs
Spouse
Parents & grandparents
Children & grandchildren
Brothers & sisters
Other relatives
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 (Pakistan Code) · NADRA: Succession Certificate
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Inheritance: wife, sons and daughters
The deceased was a man.
| Heir | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wife / wives × 1 | 1/8 | Rs 1,250,000 |
| Sons × 2 | 7/12 | Rs 5,833,333 (Rs 2,916,667 each) |
| Daughters × 2 | 7/24 | Rs 2,916,667 (Rs 1,458,333 each) |
Inheritance: husband and children
The deceased was a woman.
| Heir | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Husband × 1 | 1/4 | Rs 2,500,000 |
| Sons × 1 | 3/8 | Rs 3,750,000 |
| Daughters × 2 | 3/8 | Rs 3,750,000 (Rs 1,875,000 each) |
Inheritance: wife and parents, no children
The deceased was a man.
| Heir | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wife / wives × 1 | 1/4 | Rs 2,500,000 |
| Mother × 1 | 1/4 | Rs 2,500,000 |
| Father × 1 | 1/2 | Rs 5,000,000 |
Inheritance: daughters only
The deceased was a man.
| Heir | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daughters × 2 | 1 | Rs 10,000,000 (Rs 5,000,000 each) |
Inheritance: wife, daughters and brothers
The deceased was a man.
| Heir | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wife / wives × 1 | 1/8 | Rs 1,250,000 |
| Daughters × 2 | 2/3 | Rs 6,666,667 (Rs 3,333,333 each) |
| Full brothers × 2 | 5/24 | Rs 2,083,333 (Rs 1,041,667 each) |
Inheritance: mother, wife and sons
The deceased was a man.
| Heir | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wife / wives × 1 | 1/8 | Rs 1,250,000 |
| Mother × 1 | 1/6 | Rs 1,666,667 |
| Sons × 3 | 17/24 | Rs 7,083,333 (Rs 2,361,111 each) |
The estate here is what's left after funeral costs, debts and any bequest (up to one third). If a son or daughter died before the deceased, their children take that parent's share under section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961; these examples don't include that case. Legal heirs are confirmed with a succession certificate from NADRA or a civil court.
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Questions people ask
How is inheritance divided in Pakistan?+
For Muslims, by Islamic law (mostly the Hanafi school): first funeral costs and debts, then any bequest up to one third, then fixed shares (wife 1/8 with children, 1/4 without; husband 1/4 or 1/2; mother 1/6 or 1/3; daughters 1/2 or 2/3), and the rest to the residuary heirs, with a son getting twice a daughter's share.
Do orphaned grandchildren inherit in Pakistan?+
Yes. Under section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, if a son or daughter died before the deceased, their children take the share that parent would have received. This calculator doesn't add that share, so get legal advice.
Can daughters be denied their share?+
No. A daughter's share is fixed by Islamic law and Pakistani law. Depriving women of inheritance is a crime under section 498A of the Pakistan Penal Code.
How do I get a succession certificate?+
Through NADRA's Succession Facilitation Unit in most provinces, or from a civil court. It lists the legal heirs and is needed to transfer bank accounts and property.