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Islamic Inheritance for Daughters Only

When the deceased has only daughters and no sons, daughters receive their Quranic fixed share: 1/2 for one daughter, or 2/3 for two or more daughters.

Step 1 — Estate Details

Step 2 — Surviving Family Members

Only include those who are alive

Spouse

Parents

Children

Sons
0
Daughters
3

Siblings

Full Brothers
0
Full Sisters
0
Paternal Half Brothers
0
Paternal Half Sisters
0
Maternal Half Brothers
0
Maternal Half Sisters
0

Grandparents

Quick Examples

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one daughter receive?
One daughter receives 1/2 (50%) of the estate as her fixed share, per Quran 4:11.
What do multiple daughters receive?
Two or more daughters collectively share 2/3 (66.7%) of the estate equally among themselves, per Quran 4:11.
Where does the residue go?
If the father is alive, he takes the residue after fixed shares. If neither parent is alive, the residue returns proportionally to the fixed-share heirs (Radd).
Can daughters inherit the entire estate?
No, daughters receive their fixed share (1/2 or 2/3). The remaining portion goes to other heirs or is returned proportionally if no residuary heirs exist.
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