Week 16: Kinds of Heris Under Shia Law

Shia Scheme of Inheritance • Similar to Sunni law, Shia law recognizes Sharers and Residuaries •

 There are 9 Sharers in Shia law. Grandparents and son’s daughter are not regarded as Sharers • Residuaries do not play significant role in Shia scheme

 • Shia law does not recognize Distant Kindred

• Legal heirs are classified in three main classes in addition to Sharers and Residuaries

• Rule of Aul is not resorted to in Shia law

• Principle of Representation is applied for distribution among distant layers of relatives • Shia law is more gender sensitive than Sunni law

Classification of Legal Heirs

  1. Class 1: a. Parents, and b. Children (male and female) and children of male and female descendants how low so ever. 2.
  2. Class 2: a. Grandparents (true or false) how high so ever, and b. Brothers and sisters (full, consanguine, and uterine) and their descendants how low so ever irrespective of their gender
  3. .Class 3: a. Paternal uncles and aunts, b. Maternal uncles and aunts, and c. Their children how low so ever irrespective of their gender.

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