There is a share for men and a share for women from what is left
by parents and those nearest related, whether, the property be small or large -
a legal share. (7) And when the relatives and the orphans and Al¬Masâkin (the poor)
are present at the time of division, give them out of the property, and speak
to them words of kindness and justice. (8) And let those (executors and
guardians) have the same fear in their minds as they would have for their own,
if they had left weak offspring behind. So let them fear Allâh and speak right
words. (9) Verily, those who unjustly eat up the property of orphans, they
eat up only a fire into their bellies, and they will be burnt in the blazing
Fire! (10) Allâh commands you as regards your children's (inheritance); to
the male, a portion equal to that of two females; if (there are) only
daughters, two or more, their share is two thirds of the inheritance; if only
one, her share is half. For parents, a sixth share of inheritance to each if
the deceased left children; if no children, and the parents are the (only)
heirs, the mother has a third; if the deceased left brothers or (sisters), the
mother has a sixth. (The distribution in all cases is) after the payment of
legacies he may have bequeathed or debts. You know not which of them, whether
your parents or your children, are nearest to you in benefit, (these fixed
shares) are ordained by Allâh. And Allâh is Ever All¬Knower, All¬Wise. (11)