According to Islamic inheritance law as generally described in the Quran, what is a common ratio between a son’s and daughter’s share?
AEqual shares in all cases
BA son generally receives twice the share of a daughter, reflecting differing financial responsibilities
CDaughters receive no share
DOnly sons inherit
Explanation
The Quran (4:11) establishes a general principle giving male heirs a larger share in certain family inheritance situations, historically linked to men’s financial responsibility for the family, though the details vary by specific family circumstances.
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