Islamic Inheritance Calculator (Mirath)
Calculate Islamic inheritance (Mirath) shares instantly. Enter the estate value and the surviving heirs, and the calculator divides the estate according to Hanafi fiqh — including ‘awl (proportionate reduction) and radd (redistribution). Free, private, and nothing is stored.
Calculate Your Islamic Inheritance Shares
Calculate shares of an estate according to Islamic inheritance law — free, private, no signup
How Islamic Inheritance Works
Who gets a fixed share?
The Quran (4:11–12) fixes shares for the spouse, parents, and daughters: a husband takes 1/2 (or 1/4 with children), a wife takes 1/4 (or 1/8 with children), a mother takes 1/3 (or 1/6 with children or siblings), a father takes 1/6, and daughters take 1/2 (one) or 2/3 (two or more). Sons and other male relatives take what remains, with a son receiving twice a daughter’s share.
What is ‘awl (proportionate reduction)?
Sometimes the fixed shares add up to more than the whole estate — for example, a wife, two daughters, mother and father. Scholars then reduce every fixed share proportionally so the total equals the estate. This calculator applies ‘awl automatically and tells you when it happened.
What is radd (redistribution)?
When the fixed shares add up to less than the estate and there is no residuary heir (like a son or father), the leftover is redistributed among the fixed-share heirs — except the spouse, according to the Hanafi school. This calculator applies radd automatically.
Is this calculator a fatwa?
No. It follows the Hanafi school and covers the most common heir combinations for education. Real cases can involve complications — missing heirs, a bequest, or disputed debts. Always confirm the final distribution with a qualified scholar before dividing an estate.
Based on Hanafi fiqh, for education only — not a personal fatwa. Values stay in your browser — nothing is sent or stored. For your specific case, consult a qualified scholar.
How to Use This Mirath Calculator
Enter the total estate value, subtract any debts and funeral expenses, then add the surviving heirs — spouse, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings. Click “Calculate Shares” and the calculator divides the estate according to Hanafi inheritance law, showing each heir’s Quranic share as a fraction and an amount. It applies ‘awl (proportionate reduction) and radd (redistribution) automatically when they are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Islamic inheritance shares calculated?
The Quran (4:11–12) fixes shares for the spouse, parents, and daughters: a husband takes 1/2 (or 1/4 with children), a wife takes 1/4 (or 1/8 with children), a mother takes 1/3 (or 1/6 with children or siblings), a father takes 1/6, and daughters take 1/2 (one) or 2/3 (two or more). Sons and other male relatives take what remains, with a son receiving twice a daughter’s share.
What is deducted from the estate before it is divided?
Funeral and burial expenses come first, then any outstanding debts, then a bequest (wasiyya) of up to one-third of what remains. Only the net estate after these deductions is divided among the heirs.
What is ‘awl (proportionate reduction)?
Sometimes the fixed shares add up to more than the whole estate — for example, a wife, two daughters, mother, and father. Scholars then reduce every fixed share proportionally so the total equals the estate. This calculator applies ‘awl automatically and tells you when it happened.
What is radd (redistribution)?
When the fixed shares add up to less than the estate and there is no residuary heir (like a son or father), the leftover is redistributed among the fixed-share heirs — except the spouse, according to the Hanafi school. This calculator applies radd automatically.
Is this calculator a fatwa?
No. It follows the Hanafi school and covers the most common heir combinations for education. Real cases can involve complications — missing heirs, a bequest, or disputed debts. Always confirm the final distribution with a qualified scholar before dividing an estate.