Distribution when one man is bequeathed a slave, and then a third of that slave is bequeathed to another person.

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The slave is divided equally between them, resulting in quarters for each beneficiary. This division is established based on the interpretation that the second bequest applies to the remaining portion or requires a specific distribution method.

Supporting text

According to the other opinion, the second beneficiary is entitled to the full third portion originally bequeathed to them.