All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.
The general rule is that the inheritance should be distributed after the death of the deceased as soon as possible, to avoid disputes and the loss of rights. However, if the heirs agree among themselves to keep the estate as it is, especially if it is real estate and they are joint owners, then this is permissible, and each heir will receive their share according to the Islamic law. However, no heir can refuse to divide the inheritance if one of them demands their share.
Everything a person owns becomes the property of all the heirs upon their death, whether it be money, gold, real estate, land, or the like. Each heir has the right to claim their share of the rental income from any rented properties or apartments, and this is not considered undutifulness to the parents.
Therefore, it is permissible in Islamic law for an heir to claim their share of the inheritance, and no other heir can prevent them from their right. It is recommended that all parties try to resolve the matter through dialogue. However, if this is not possible, the heir has the right to go to court.
It is considered virtuous for the heirs to provide a source of income for their mother that enables her to live a dignified life, without compromising the rights of the other heirs. This should be done in a balanced and fair manner. Furthermore, the Quran states that wealthy children must support their poor parents, regardless of the children's age or gender. Article 197 of the Jordanian Personal Status Law of 2019 states: "A wealthy child, whether male or female, adult or minor, must provide for their poor parents, even if the parents are capable of working." And Allah The Almighty Knows Best.
