What is the procedure for distributing inheritance when the lineage of the claimed descendant is not established?
Chapter on Sharing in Purity
Al-Mughni
Book of Inheritance Shares (Farā'id)
Primary text
In all these cases, if the lineage of the claimed descendant is not proven, his share is held in escrow (*waqf*), and the certain portion is given to each heir. The remainder is held pending proof of lineage or a settlement among the parties.