Practical Examples of Al-Radd Doctrine
Bismillāhi Raḥmāni Raḥīm Date: 14th Dhul-Qahdah, 1441 A H / 6th June, 2020 Subject: Al-Farā’id (The Islamic Law of Inheritance) Lesson: 70 Topic: Al-Radd (Shares Redistribution or Return of Residue): Part 4 Sub-Topic: Practical Examples of Al-Radd Dear Participants, In our last three classes, we have learnt about the meaning, importance and modern application of Al-Radd in some Muslim countries. Today, Inshā’ Allāh, we are looking at some practical application of Al-Radd as inferred fron case of inheritance distribution: 1. A Man died and left behind a daughter, his wife and no residuary. How can we share his estate? Solution: Initially, the daughter inherits ½ which is 4/8, the wife inherits 1/8 which is 1/8. The equation is 4/8+1/8= 5/8. There is residue of 3/8. In this case only the daughter has the legal capacity to inherit the remnant; hence, the residue will be allotted to her. Thus the share...