Faraid Calculator Malaysia

Introduction

In Islam, inheritance (known as Faraid) is a crucial aspect of Shariah law. It ensures that wealth is distributed fairly to heirs after a person's death. In Malaysia, faraid distribution is recognized under the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Actand is applied to Muslims when there is no will (wasiat) or hibah.

Understanding faraid can be complicated due to the different shares for spouses, children, and parents. That's why we've built a Faraid Inheritance Calculator Malaysia to help you quickly estimate distribution.

What is Faraid?

Faraid refers to the fixed distribution of a Muslim's estate based on Qur'an and Hadith. It is compulsory and ensures justice by giving each heir their rightful share.

The main heirs usually include:

• Husband or wife
• Children (sons and daughters)
• Parents
• In some cases, siblings, grandparents, or grandchildren

The distribution depends on who survives the deceased and the presence of other heirs.

Key Principles of Faraid Distribution

1. Sons receive twice the share of daughters
   "For the male, a portion equal to that of two females" (Qur'an 4:11).
2. Spouse entitlement
   • Husband gets 1/2 if no children, 1/4 if there are children.
   • Wife gets 1/4 if no children, 1/8 if there are children.
3. Parents entitlement
   • If the deceased has children, each parent gets 1/6.
   • If no children, the mother gets 1/3 and the father gets the remainder after other heirs.
4. Balance after fixed shares is distributed among children with the 2:1 ratio.

Example of Faraid Calculation

If a Muslim man dies leaving behind:

• Wife
• 2 sons and 1 daughter
• Parents still alive

Here's how the estate is divided:

• Wife: 1/8
• Father: 1/6
• Mother: 1/6
• Balance: distributed to children (sons get double the share of the daughter)

Manually calculating this can be challenging, especially with larger families.

Why Use a Faraid Calculator?

The faraid system involves fractions, ratios, and multiple heir scenarios. A calculator makes it simple:

• Quick Results: Instantly estimate inheritance shares
• Accurate According to Shariah: Based on Islamic principles and Malaysian law
• Transparent Planning: Helps families understand their rights clearly

Faraid vs Wasiat (Will) vs Hibah (Gift)

• Faraid: Default Islamic inheritance law, compulsory for Muslims.
• Wasiat (Will): A Muslim can only will up to 1/3 of their estate to non-heirs. The rest follows faraid.
• Hibah (Gift): Assets given during lifetime, not subject to faraid.

Conclusion

Faraid ensures justice in inheritance among Muslim families in Malaysia. However, due to the complexity of shares, manual calculation is not easy. Our Faraid Inheritance Calculator Malaysia helps simplify the process, giving you clarity in seconds.

Whether you are planning ahead or managing an estate, use the calculator to understand Islamic inheritance distribution better.