Ruling on inheritance when it is uncertain which of two simultaneously married sisters was married first.
Chapter on Distant Kindred (Dhawu al-Arham)
Al-Mughni
Book of Inheritance Shares (Farā'id)
Primary text
When a man marries two sisters and the order of the contracts is unknown, separation must occur between them. Regarding the dowry (mahr), a position defers to drawing lots (iqra'). If lots are drawn for the inheritance, it should be divided accordingly.
Supporting text
Al-Nakhai and Al-Sha'bi, along with Abu Hanifa and his associates, hold that the dowry and inheritance should be divided among the wives based on their claims and application, similar to the inheritance of a hermaphrodite (khunatha).