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Religion
Kerala lawyer pushes for change in Muslim inheritance rules for orphans
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 06:41 PM
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A Kerala-based lawyer is campaigning to amend Muslim personal law so that orphaned children receive a larger share of inheritance.
A senior advocate from Kerala has launched a public campaign to revise the Muslim personal law governing inheritance. The lawyer argues that the current provisions leave orphaned children at a disadvantage, often receiving a fraction of the estate compared to other heirs.
He contends that the traditional interpretation of the Qur'anic share allocation does not adequately protect minors who have lost both parents, and he is urging the state government and the Muslim community to consider a statutory amendment.
The proposal has sparked debate among scholars and community leaders, with some supporting the humanitarian intent while others caution against altering religious statutes without broader consensus. No official response from the Ministry of Law and Justice has been recorded yet.
If the amendment gains traction, it could set a precedent for similar reforms in other states with sizable Muslim populations, potentially reshaping inheritance practices for vulnerable children.
He contends that the traditional interpretation of the Qur'anic share allocation does not adequately protect minors who have lost both parents, and he is urging the state government and the Muslim community to consider a statutory amendment.
The proposal has sparked debate among scholars and community leaders, with some supporting the humanitarian intent while others caution against altering religious statutes without broader consensus. No official response from the Ministry of Law and Justice has been recorded yet.
If the amendment gains traction, it could set a precedent for similar reforms in other states with sizable Muslim populations, potentially reshaping inheritance practices for vulnerable children.