What is the distribution if a person dies leaving a single son and bequeaths an amount equal to that son's share?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If a deceased leaves a single son and bequeaths an amount equal to his share, the legatee receives one-half (1/2) of the estate if the heirs approve the bequest (Ijazah), and one-third (1/3) if the heirs reject it (Radd).

Supporting text

According to Malik, in the case of approval (Ijazah), the legatee receives the entire estate.