Talkhis Fiqh al-Fara'id: Summary of Islamic Inheritance Law

Talkhīṣ Fiqh al-Farāʾiḍ is a clear and concise primer on Islamic inheritance law authored by Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn. Designed to make a vital and intricate branch of jurisprudence accessible, the text outlines the core rules governing estate distribution, fixed Qur'anic shares, and the categories of eligible heirs.

Rooted in sound scholarship of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jamāʿah, the book provides students with a structured pathway to understand how wealth is properly managed and transferred after death in accordance with the Shariah.

Taught by Ustadh Zoheir Hajji, the course breaks down complex legal concepts into clear, manageable lessons covering rights connected to the estate, barriers to inheritance, fixed shares, fractional reductions, and practical calculation methods.

Students will learn:

• An overview of 'ilm al-farāʾiḍ and the rights linked to a deceased's estate

• The primary conditions, reasons, and barriers that govern inheritance

• Detailed shares for parents, spouses, siblings, and other relatives

• Advanced topics including personal blocking, residuaries, and returning surplus

• Methods for calculating base numbers and dividing estates accurately

• Practical mastery of a foundational text designed to make inheritance easy

An essential course for students of sacred knowledge, community advisers, and anyone wishing to understand the precise framework of Islamic estate planning.