Daughters' Share in Islamic Inheritance
The Quran guarantees daughters' right to inheritance with clear shares:
1/2
50% — one daughter alone
Quran 4:11
2/3
66.7% — two or more daughters (shared equally)
Quran 4:11
2:1
With brothers — residue shared (son gets 2x daughter)
Quran 4:11
Step 1 — Estate Details
Step 2 — Surviving Family Members
Only include those who are alive
Spouse
Parents
Children
Sons
0
Daughters
2
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 alone receives 1/2 (50%) of the estate as a fixed share, per Quran 4:11.
What do two or more daughters receive?
Two or more daughters collectively share 2/3 (66.7%) of the estate equally among themselves, per Quran 4:11.
What happens when sons are also present?
When both sons and daughters exist, they all share the residue (after fixed-share heirs) with each son receiving twice what each daughter receives (2:1 ratio), per Quran 4:11.
Does Islam guarantee daughters' inheritance?
Yes, Islam was the first system to guarantee women's inheritance rights. Daughters' shares are mandated by the Quran and cannot be denied or reduced by anyone.