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Islamic Inheritance Law
If the husband dies childless, how much does the widow receive from the husband’s inheritance according to Islamic law?
Explanation and memory cue
According to Islamic inheritance law, if a husband dies childless, the widow is entitled to one-quarter (1/4) of the husband's estate after the payment of debts and funeral expenses. This is explicitly stated in the Quran (Surah An-Nisa 4:12) and confirmed by Islamic jurisprudence. If the husband has children, the widow's share is reduced to one-eighth. Since the question specifies the husband dies childless, the widow receives one-quarter (1/4). Therefore, option C (¼) is the correct answer, not B (1/3).