the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) of Pakistan has ruled that depriving women of their inheritance is against Islamic teachings and the Shariah law. The court emphasized that Islam grants women their rightful share in inheritance, and any customs, traditions, or practices that prevent women from receiving their due share are un-Islamic and illegal.
This ruling reinforces the Quranic injunctions regarding inheritance, which clearly allocate shares for female heirs, including daughters, wives, mothers, and sisters. The court’s decision aims to curb the widespread cultural practices in some parts of Pakistan that deny women their rightful inheritance, often due to patriarchal traditions.
