Inheritance Law in Islam Course – Detailed Introduction

The Islamic Inheritance Law (Mirath) is a fundamental topic that governs how a deceased person’s estate is distributed among their heirs. This law, based on the Quran and Sunnah, provides clear rules and shares to ensure justice and harmony within Muslim families and society. Acquiring accurate knowledge of inheritance law is essential for every Muslim, as it helps maintain family unity and ensures the rightful distribution of wealth.

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of Islamic inheritance law, the rights of various heirs, and detailed guidelines for property distribution according to Quranic injunctions and Hadith. It also addresses contemporary challenges in applying inheritance laws, including practical issues in Bangladesh and other countries.

Students will gain authentic and practical knowledge to make informed decisions regarding family estates while fulfilling Islamic legal requirements with fairness and responsibility.

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🟩 Course Overview & Modules:

• Introduction & Fundamentals of Ilm al-Fara’id (Science of Inheritance)
• Historical development and evolution of Islamic inheritance law
• Procedures for claiming rights from a deceased’s estate
• Key principles and resolutions related to inheritance
• Factors that prevent inheritance rights
• Classification and hierarchy of heirs
• Shares of Jabil Furudh relatives, including:
 – Father, Grandfather, Stepbrothers and Stepsisters
 – Husband, Wife, Daughter, Granddaughter
 – Full and Half Sisters
 – Mother, Grandmother
• Identification, types, and priority of Asaba heirs
• Explanation of Jabil Arham and Wasiyyah (wills)
• Causes of inheritance disqualification (Mahjub and Mahrum)
• Methods for calculating heirs’ shares
• Practical exercises on estate division with real examples
• Application of Awl (proportionate reduction) and Radd (return) principles
• Rules for inheritance distribution if an heir dies before division (Munasakhah)
• Fatwas and dispute resolution guidelines regarding inheritance
• Women’s equitable inheritance rights and critique of feminist claims
• Comparative study of inheritance laws in Bangladesh and worldwide
• Superiority of Islamic inheritance rules over other religious laws
• Common misconceptions about inheritance in society and clarifications
• Special topics:
 – Types of property subject to inheritance
 – Inheritance rights of Hijras (transgender individuals)
 – Rights of unborn children
 – Inheritance issues regarding missing persons
 – Inheritance rights of apostates

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🟩 Who Should Enroll?

• Individuals seeking in-depth knowledge of Islamic inheritance laws
• Lawyers, Dawah workers, and students aiming to specialize in Islamic legal studies
• Family members and community workers interested in resolving inheritance-related matters
• Any Muslim wishing to understand rightful inheritance practices for personal and family benefit

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🟩 What You Will Learn:

• Fundamental principles and legal boundaries of Islamic inheritance law
• Rights and shares of different heirs and how to determine them
• Quranic, Hadith, and Sharia-based procedures for estate division
• Differences in application in modern society and across various countries including Bangladesh
• Handling complex issues and disputes in inheritance
• Ensuring fair and Sharia-compliant distribution of family wealth

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🟩 Course Features:

• Well-structured and clear classes presented through engaging presentations
• Comprehensive PDF notes provided after each session for easy review
• One-on-one live sessions for direct interaction, Q&A, and discussion
• Flexible online participation from any location
• Complex topics explained in simple, accessible language
• Authentic guidance grounded in Quran and Hadith