Inheritance of a widow who remarries

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A: If a husband dies and leaves a wife, she is entitled to a prescribed share of the property he leaves behind. Getting married after his death does not deprive her of the right to inherit from her first husband. This view is based on Ijma` (consensus of scholars). Accordingly, this wife is entitled to receive a one-eighth share of the total property after repaying any debts of the deceased husband and executing his will. If he was married to more than one wife, they will all be entitled to a one-eighth share that should be equally divided among them. As for the last question, we can not determine the way this wife can benefit from her prescribed share. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions. (Part No. 16; Page No. 506)