What is the distribution of inheritance between a paternal aunt (Khala) and a maternal uncle's son (Ibn Ammah)?

Chapter on Distant Kindred (Dhawu al-Arham)

Al-Mughni

Book of Inheritance Shares (Farā'id)

Book 32 · Issue 1 · Bab 5

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Primary text

The paternal aunt (Khala) inherits one-third (al-Thuluth), and the remainder goes to the maternal uncle's son (Ibn Ammah). This is the ruling established by Al-Thawri and those who prioritize distant relatives alongside closer ones in inheritance distribution.

Supporting text

The majority of commentators (Al-Manzilin) and relatives hold that the entire estate belongs to the paternal aunt because she is closer in lineage.