Islamic Inheritance Distribution with No Children
When the deceased has no children, the spouse receives a larger share and siblings may inherit if the father is also deceased.
Step 1 — Estate Details
Step 2 — Surviving Family Members
Only include those who are alive
Spouse
Parents
Children
Sons
0
Daughters
0
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 is the husband's share when there are no children?
The husband receives 1/2 (50%) of the estate when the deceased wife has no children, as stated in Quran 4:12.
What does the mother get when there are no children?
The mother receives 1/3 (33.3%) if there are no children and no siblings, or 1/6 (16.7%) if there are siblings, per Quran 4:11.
Do siblings inherit when there are no children?
Yes, if the father is also deceased, siblings can inherit. Full brothers take the residue as Asaba. Maternal half-siblings get 1/6 (one) or 1/3 (two or more).
What happens when only parents survive?
If only father and mother survive with no spouse and no children, the mother gets 1/3 and the father gets 2/3 as residue.