What is the distribution according to the view of the lineage scholars (*Ahl al-Qaraba*) concerning maternal aunts and paternal aunts?

Chapter on Distant Kindred (Dhawu al-Arham)

Al-Mughni

Book of Inheritance Shares (Farā'id)

Book 32 · Issue 10 · Bab 5

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Primary text

According to the lineage scholars, the full paternal aunt receives two-thirds, and the full maternal aunt receives one-third, causing all other heirs in these groups to be excluded.

Supporting text

Na'im and Ishaq held that all maternal aunts are equal, and their portion is divided among them equally in three parts. Similarly, the paternal aunts' portion is divided equally among them in three parts, resulting in an estate basis of nine parts.