Inheritance itself — the estate passing to heirs, and the body of law governing it.
In Islamic law
Mirath is the general term for inheritance; 'ilm al-faraid is the science of calculating it. The two words are often used interchangeably in English-language material.
In Canadian law
Corresponds loosely to 'the estate' plus 'the law of succession' together.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.