Who gets what share if Muslim woman dies childless?

A Muslim woman passed away without children. She had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. What is the legal share of each?

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Advocate A M Iktear Uddin (anik) Answered: 07 Jan 2026

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 19 Apr 2025

Under Sunni Muslim law, if no husband or children exist, her siblings will inherit. Brothers receive twice the share of sisters. So, the estate is divided into 9 shares, each brother gets 2 shares (total 6) and each sister 1 share (total 3). For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
 

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