Android-Based Islamic Inheritance Distribution System: A Shariah-Compliant Computational Approach

Siddik Faruk Tiili; Umar Ibrahim

doi:10.59890/ijir.v3i10.82

Authors

Siddik Faruk Tiili Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Umar Ibrahim Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu, Kebbi State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijir.v3i10.82

Keywords:

Android App, Computational Algorithm, Fara’id System, Islamic Inheritance, Shariah Law

Abstract

Islamic inheritance (الفرائض) is a divine law established in the Quran and Sunnah, providing a structured framework for wealth distribution among heirs. Traditional methods of inheritance calculation are prone to errors and misinterpretation due to their complexity. This research presents the design and implementation of an Android-Based Islamic Inheritance Distribution System, a mobile application that automates the process of Islamic wealth distribution in accordance with Shariah law. The study explores the computational modeling of Islamic inheritance rules, utilizing fixed share allocations, residuary inheritance (عصبة), and blocked heir principles based on Surah An-Nisa (4:11-12, 4:176). The app was developed using Java/Kotlin on Android Studio, incorporating a user-friendly interface, interactive inheritance calculation, and a database for different inheritance scenarios. Data was collected from Islamic scholars and real-world inheritance cases, analyzed in tabular form, and compared with manual calculations. Findings indicate that the mobile solution enhances accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility in Islamic inheritance distribution. The system ensures compliance with Islamic jurisprudence and serves as an educational tool for scholars, legal practitioners, and the Muslim community. The research highlights the integration of technology and Islamic law, emphasizing its potential in Islamic finance, legal proceedings, and family wealth planning. Future improvements may include AI-based fatwa recommendations and multilingual support

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