1421Islamic StudyMedium
If the husband is childless, how much does the widow get from the husband’s inheritance?
A¼
BNone of these
C½
D1/3
Correct answer
A. ¼
Explanation
According to Islamic inheritance law, if a husband dies without children, his wife is entitled to ¼ (one-fourth) of his estate. The wording of this provision of the Qur’an is unambiguous: it lays down the rule that widows, in case they are childless, will inherit one-fourth of what “their husbands leave behind”.