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Video 3: Radd vs ta'sib

Inheritance Rules3m 09s

Explains how remaining estate portions are redistributed through proportional return (radd) or residue allocation (ta'sib).

Direct answer

When prescribed shares do not exhaust the estate, the remaining balance is distributed through either radd (proportional increase of existing shares) or ta'sib (residue allocation to eligible heirs). For example, if only a mother and daughter survive, radd increases their shares proportionally. For practical use, try faraid calculator after understanding the core rule.

- Topic cluster: Inheritance Rules

- Search intent: islamic inheritance calculator

- Educational context only; legal outcomes depend on state law and facts.

Expert attribution

Educational analysis from Abed Awad, Esq. — attorney and Islamic law expert admitted in New Jersey and New York. J.D., Pace Law School; M.A. Islamic Studies, SOAS (University of London). Faculty at Rutgers, Pace, and Seton Hall law schools. This page is informational and not legal advice.

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When prescribed shares do not exhaust the estate, the remaining balance is distributed through either radd (proportional increase of existing shares) or ta'sib (residue allocation to eligible heirs). For example, if only a mother and daughter survive, radd increases their shares proportionally. But if a full brother also survives, ta'sib applies and the brother receives the remaining balance.

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What does "Radd vs ta'sib" explain?

Explains how remaining estate portions are redistributed through proportional return (radd) or residue allocation (ta'sib).

Who is this educational video intended for?

This video is intended for U.S. Muslim families seeking practical Islamic estate-planning context before taking legal action.

What should I do after watching this video?

Use this video for clarity, then continue with try faraid calculator to apply the guidance in a practical next step.

Where this video fits

Primary page: /tools/faraid-calculator

Also relevant to: /estate-planning, /halal-life-map, /learn/expert-video-library

Target intent: islamic inheritance calculator

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Educational content only; not legal advice. State law and facts vary. Consult qualified counsel for legal decisions.

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