With the blessed crescent moon of Ramadan shining in our horizon, our souls instinctively start to crave for spiritual purification, fasting, and generous charity. We prepare ourselves for fervent prayers, seeking forgiveness and trying to fulfill our religious duties. However, in the midst of our Zakat and Sadaqah, there is another profound and often overlooked Quranic duty that we, too, need to fulfill: Mirath (Islamic Inheritance).

In Islam, the distribution of property after death is not a human choice but a meticulously detailed command from God. The Quran lays down specific shares for the rightful heirs in order to ensure justice, preserve the integrity of the family, and protect the weak. Delaying or improperly calculating the inheritance can lead to unintentional violations.

Discharge the Sacred Obligation with Exactness

The Islamic Inheritance laws are complex and require a series of calculations depending on the surviving relatives. This Ramadan, take a moment to review your worldly life and make sure that it is in harmony with your spiritual life.