Pakistani Inheritance for those living abroad

[adamclarke870 (Adam Clarke)]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh my brothers and sister in Pakistan, I need some advice regarding property Law and Inheritance law in Pakistan.

My father passed away seven and half yeas ago leaving behind myself, one brother and four sisters, plus our mother. Upon my fathers death he left behind 300 kanal of land just outside Kallar Syedan on the main Dadyal Road, two houses in Rawalpindi, 32 small shop units near our village, farm house in the village and house in the United Kingdom worth over 750,000 GBP.

For 7 years I have been trying to negotiation a settlement with my mother and sisters on dividing our inheritance, with zero luck.

I do not want want to take away anyone’s haq, but at the same time I do not want to give my haq away either.

According to Authentic Qur’an & Sunnah
Shares by Individual

Relative Share Fraction Share Percentage

Wife 1/8 12.5%
Son 1 7/32 21.88%
Son 2 7/32 21.88%
Daughter 1 7/64 10.94%
Daughter 2 7/64 10.94%
Daughter 3 7/64 10.94%
Daughter 4 7/64 10.94%

Therefore I would be looking at 21.88% of 300 kanal which is 65.64 kanal of land, and because my father also had three houses, one farm house plus 32 small shop units. I would let my mother and siblings keep the UK house (750,000GBP), 32 small shop units, farm house and 1 house in Rawalpindi. the other house that is in Rawalpindi I would want transferred to my name.

Now my questions are as follows:

1. According to Qur’an and sunnah have I over looked anything.
2. What is the process of doing this ? Please do not say negotiation with family as my siblings and mother Do Not want to resolve the situation
3. Can you recommend a good legal practice that will resolve this matter quickly, as due to health issues I’ve been told by my doctor that I do not have long for this world.

[zameenforum (Forum Admin)]

Regarding your first question, based on your provided information, it seems you have correctly identified the shares according to Islamic law.

Regarding the second question, if negotiations with your family members have been unsuccessful, one option may be to pursue legal action through the court system. However, it is important to note that this process can be time-consuming and costly and may further strain relationships within your family.

Before taking legal action, you may consider seeking the assistance of a mediator or arbitrator specialising in family disputes. A neutral third party may be able to help facilitate a resolution that is acceptable to all parties involved.

If you decide to pursue legal action, it would be advisable to seek the assistance of a qualified lawyer with experience in family law and inheritance disputes. They can guide you through the legal process and represent your interests in court.