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21 / 05 / 2026
The Ruling on Inherited Property and Auctioned by One of the Heirs
The father bought an unfinished apartment for 110,000 dinars about 15 years ago, and one of his sons completed it. He and his family have lived in it for five years until now. The father and mother have passed away. There are five sons and two daughters. What should the owner of the house, who completed it and lives in it, do? Should he give his brothers and sisters a share from its value as it is unfinished or from its current value?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The value of the apartment is estimated now, and the amount he paid for the completion is deducted. The apartment is inherited by all, so they have the right to the apartment except for this amount, which belongs to the one who completed it. There should be an agreement among them on whether it remains with the one who completed it or someone else or is sold; because it is inheritance, and God knows best.
