Question:
A man died childless. He has parents and two married sisters. He left no savings. Will the wife get a share of her husband’s property?
Answer:
In this situation, under Islamic inheritance law in Bangladesh, the wife, parents, and sisters would inherit the property as follows:
- Wife’s Share: Since the deceased has no children, the wife will receive one-fourth (1/4) of the property.
- Parents’ Share: The father and mother of the deceased will each receive one-sixth (1/6) of the property, assuming both are alive.
- Sisters’ Share: The two married sisters will each receive one-sixth (1/6) of the property, as they are considered agnate heirs.
Property Distribution:
- Wife: 1/4 of the estate
- Father: 1/6 of the estate
- Mother: 1/6 of the estate
- Each Sister: 1/6 of the estate
If there are no other assets or savings, there will be no property to divide.