Males are to inherit twice that of females. 4:11 (*1)
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Explanation:
In pretty much every culture the man worked, the woman didn't. The man had to provide for the family, therefore he needed the money more so he could get started (take care of his family, start a business, ect.)..the women on the other hand got married to the man who would be working, so she really didn't need the money that much. So it makes sense. [/QUOTE
Salaam,
In addition to your explantion, the man is also required to provide for the women, while the women are allowed to keep all of their money. So when it comes to inheritance, the women get to keep all their money for themselves while the men have to use the money they recieve to provide for the family. So it would make sense that the men would have to get more than the women. Also, if you think about it the women are pretty lucky because the men have to spend on them and they get to keep their money for themselves!