If the husband is childless, how much does the widow get from the husband’s inheritance?

A. ½
B. 1/3
C. ¼Correct Answer
D. None of these
Correct Option: C. ¼
Detailed Explanation & Reference:

According to Islamic inheritance law, if a husband dies without children, his wife is entitled to ¼ (one-fourth) of his estate. The wording of this provision of the Qur’an is unambiguous: it lays down the rule that widows, in case they are childless, will inherit one-fourth of what “their husbands leave behind”.

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