The Majestic Quran

guardian is wealthy, he should not take any of the orphans’ wealth , but if he’s poor, let him take what is a fair compensation . When you hand over their wealth, have it witnessed. God is a sufficient Reckoner. T 7 Men receive a share of what parents and relatives leave behind, and women receive a share in what parents and relatives leave behind, whether the estate is small or big, there are fixed shares. 8 If relatives, orphans and the needy are present at the time of distribution, then offer them something from the estate and speak kindly to them, 9 and let those who fear leaving their own vulnerable offspring behind show concern for the orphans . They should be mindful of God and say what is right. 10 Those who misuse the wealth of orphans are feeding their bellies fire, and will burn in a blazing Fire. M 11 God commands you regarding your children: a son’s share is equal to the share of two daughters. If there are more than two female heirs, they will receive two-thirds of what the deceased leaves behind, and if there is only one female she will have one half. Each of the deceased’s parents shall receive a sixth of what he leaves behind if he had children; but if he had no children and his parents are sole heirs then his mother gets one third. If he had siblings, then his mother will get a sixth; and the above is calculated after settling any bequest 2 or debt. You do not know which of them are more deserving; your parents or your children. This is an essential requirement from God. God is the Knower, the Wise. T , 12 Half of what your wives leave behind is yours, provided they had no children; if they had children, then a quarter of their estate is yours. This is calculated after settling any bequest or debt. Wives shall receive a quarter of what you leave behind, if you had no children; but if you had children, then wives will get an eighth of what you leave behind. This is calculated after settling any bequest you have made or any debt. If a man or a woman’s only heir is a distant relative who has a brother or a sister, then each one of them shall receive a sixth; but if they are more than two , then they shall be partners in one third. This is calculated after settling any