List Of Sura's

An-Nisa' (The Women)

Surah 4 · Verse 7

For men is a share from that which the parents and near relatives leave behind and for women is a share from that which the parents and near relatives leave behind, whether there is little or much of the (wealth left behind), an allotted share.

“Instructions regarding inheritance are given in detail. Male members are to be given more than the females because they have to maintain their families. Parents are provided less because normally they reach an age when they are free from obligations. The shares of various close relatives are fixed (Verses: 11 and 12) but orders are also given to provide to other relatives, orphans and the poor (Verse: 8) without specifying any share. Who could be closer in relationship than the orphans of a dead brother or sister? Therefore, providing such deserving relatives and the poor any amount would be a very good act which is supported by the warning given through Verses: 9 and 10.”

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