The deceased, Ahmad (not his real name), passed away on 2 January 2020 at the age of 49.
The Facts
- His father Abdullah and mother Aminah are both alive, in good health and of sound mind.
- He left one wife, Siti.
- He left four children — three sons (Ali, Haiqal, Azri) and one daughter (Fatin), all adults.
The Faraid Distribution
On these facts, the faraid distribution is as follows:
| Heir | Relationship | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Abdullah | Father | 28/168 |
| Aminah | Mother | 28/168 |
| Siti | Wife | 21/168 |
| Ali | Son | 26/168 |
| Haiqal | Son | 26/168 |
| Azri | Son | 26/168 |
| Fatin | Daughter | 13/168 |
| Total | 168/168 |
Worked Example: EPF Money
Suppose the deceased left EPF savings of RM150,000.00. Each heir would then receive:
| Heir | Relationship | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abdullah | Father | RM25,000.00 |
| Aminah | Mother | RM25,000.00 |
| Siti | Wife | RM18,750.00 |
| Ali | Son | RM23,214.30 |
| Haiqal | Son | RM23,214.30 |
| Azri | Son | RM23,214.30 |
| Fatin | Daughter | RM11,607.10 |
| Total | RM150,000.00 |
Note. Each son receives twice a daughter’s share — 26/168 against 13/168. That is the basic rule of asabah bil ghair when sons and daughters inherit together.
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