🌍 Children, inheritance & global · #154

Our mother has died and our stepfather still lives in her house. Does he have a right to the house?

As your late mother's husband, your stepfather is a lawful heir and is entitled to part of the house. If your mother left children, her husband's share is one quarter. The rest of the house is divided among your mother's children and other heirs, if any. This means the house is now jointly owned, and no party may evict another at will. Your feelings may be hurt, especially if you are not close to your stepfather. Start by applying for a faraid certificate so each person's share is clear. Then discuss the options calmly: he buys the children's shares, the children buy his share, or the house is sold and the proceeds divided. See faraid in the family.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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