What is the legal distribution (Qismah Shari'ah) in a case where a sister bequeathed her apartment to her nieces and nephews (the male receiving the same as the female) and disinherited her brother, while at the same time she bequeathed her share of a house to her brother and disinherited her nieces and nephews? Is this distribution permissible? And what should she do to avoid the wrath of her Lord and her relatives?

What the woman issued is considered a will for her sister's sons and daughters regarding the price of the apartment. It is a valid will within the limits of one-third, as they are not heirs, and her illness is not to be considered. Since she has an heir (a brother), her will is not effective beyond one-third unless the heir approves it. Two-thirds of the money will go to the brother, and the remaining one-third to the sisters' sons and daughters, with the male receiving the equivalent of two females' share, according to her will. Issues of wills and inheritances must be referred to the Sharia courts.