Executive Summary

Overview

The Islamic Law of Succession – Estate Planning Tool is a structured, educational system designed to assist individuals, families, mosques, and legal professionals in understanding and preparing inheritance distributions in accordance with classical Islamic law (farā’iḍ).

The tool combines Qur’anic guidance, established jurisprudential principles, and transparent calculation logic to support responsible estate planning within Islamic ethical and legal frameworks.

Why This Matters

Many Muslim families lack structured Islamic estate planning
Inheritance disputes often arise from misunderstanding or delay
Existing tools frequently lack transparency or scholarly grounding

This system addresses these gaps by providing clarity, consistency, and an auditable calculation framework.

Methodological Integrity

Based directly on Qur’anic verses (Surat An-Nisā’ 4:11, 4:12, 4:176)
Follows mainstream Sunni jurisprudence
Implements the correct order of estate settlement
Distinguishes fixed-share heirs, residuary heirs, and radd
Provides a clear audit trail of applied shares

What the Tool Does

Calculates distributable estate after liabilities
Applies Qur’anic inheritance shares accurately
Handles common family scenarios, including:\n
- Sons and daughters
- Daughter-only inheritance
- Parents and spouses
- Residue and radd scenarios
Generates structured, review-ready estate reports (PDF)

What the Tool Does Not Do

It does not issue fatāwā
It does not replace courts or legal counsel
It does not override local laws or judicial authority

All outputs are intended to be reviewed and approved by qualified Islamic scholars and legal professionals.

Institutional Use

Mosques, Islamic centers, attorneys, and community organizations may use this tool as:

An educational resource for families
A preliminary estate planning aid
A structured basis for scholarly or legal review

Governance and Review

The system is designed to support institutional governance by:

Separating calculation logic from presentation
Providing documented methodology
Supporting reviewer sign-off and approval workflows

Disclaimer

This tool is provided for educational and estate planning guidance only. Final determination of inheritance rights must be made by qualified Islamic scholars and legal professionals in accordance with applicable laws.