Inheritance

How Much Does a Husband Inherit in Islam?

By the Editorial Team · reviewed against our sources · updated September 2026 · guidance, not a fatwa

A husband inherits 1/2 of his wife’s estate if there are no children, or 1/4 if there are children.

The remainder passes to the other heirs by their fixed shares and the residue. See the exact division for your case in the inheritance calculator.

General guidance, not a fatwa. Rulings vary by school of thought (madhhab) and circumstance — confirm with a qualified scholar.

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