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Sixth
السدس (al-sudus) is an Arabic noun meaning 'one-sixth' or 'sixth part,' derived from the root س-د-س. It is commonly used in mathematical, legal, and religious contexts to denote a fraction equal to 1/6 of a whole. This word is particularly important in Islamic inheritance law (الفرائض - al-faraid) where specific portions of an estate are allocated as one-sixth to certain heirs.
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الوصية تبلغ السدس من الثروة.
Al-wasiyyah tablugh al-sudus min al-thawrah.
The bequest amounts to one-sixth of the wealth.
للأم السدس من الميراث إذا كان للمتوفى أطفال.
Li-l-umm al-sudus min al-mirath idha kana li-l-mutawaffa atfal.
The mother receives one-sixth of the inheritance if the deceased has children.
قسموا الأرض إلى ستة أجزاء، فأخذ كل واحد السدس.
Qassamou al-ard ila sitta ajza, fa-akhidh kull wahid al-sudus.
They divided the land into six parts, and each one took one-sixth.
السدس من هذا المبلغ يساوي ألف ريال.
Al-sudus min hadha al-mablagh yusawi alf riyal.
One-sixth of this amount equals one thousand riyals.
في الشريعة الإسلامية، السدس حق مقرر لبعض الورثة.
Fi al-shariah al-islamiyyah, al-sudus haqq muqarrar li-ba'd al-warathah.
In Islamic law, one-sixth is an established right for certain heirs.
The concept of السدس is deeply rooted in Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic inheritance law (الفرائض). In Islamic law, specific family members are entitled to one-sixth of an estate under particular circumstances, such as when a mother inherits alongside children, or when certain grandparents inherit. This division of inheritance is prescribed in the Quran and forms a fundamental principle of Islamic family law that has been practiced for over 1,400 years across Muslim societies.
When using السدس, remember it is a masculine noun that functions as a fraction. It can be used both in mathematical contexts and legal/religious discussions. In Islamic inheritance discussions, you will often hear it paired with names of heirs (مَن يستحق - who deserves). Pay attention to the context: in formal legal documents, you might see it abbreviated as 1/6 or written out fully. Practice using it with verbs like 'يساوي' (equals) or 'يأخذ' (takes/receives) to describe how a one-sixth portion functions.
The Arabic word السدس (al-sudus) literally translates to "one-sixth" or "the sixth part." It comes from the root س-د-س (s-d-s) and is a masculine noun used to denote a fraction equal to 1/6 of any whole. This term is essential in various contexts including mathematics, law, and especially Islamic jurisprudence.
The root س-د-س contains the concept of "six" in Arabic. The word السدس is the definite form (with the Arabic article ال). When you remove the article, it becomes سدس (sudus), meaning "a sixth" in indefinite form. Understanding this grammatical structure helps learners recognize similar fractional words:
The most significant use of السدس appears in Islamic inheritance law (الفرائض - al-faraid). According to Islamic principles outlined in the Quran, certain heirs receive one-sixth of an estate under specific circumstances:
Mother: She receives السدس when the deceased has children.
Father: He receives السدس when the deceased has only daughters (no sons).
Grandparents: In certain inheritance scenarios, maternal or paternal grandparents may receive one-sixth.
Full Sister: In specific cases with no brothers, a full sister may inherit السدس.
These allocations are not arbitrary but are carefully defined in Islamic jurisprudence and accepted across different schools of Islamic law (مذاهب - madhabs).
Beyond religious contexts, السدس is used in everyday mathematics when dividing items, money, or land into six equal parts. For example, if you divide 600 dirhams among six people equally, each person receives السدس (one-sixth), which equals 100 dirhams.
When discussing inheritance: "للأم السدس من التركة" (li-l-umm al-sudus min al-tirkah) - The mother receives one-sixth of the estate.
When discussing portions: "السدس من هذا المبلغ" (al-sudus min hadha al-mablagh) - One-sixth of this amount.
The concept of السدس represents the Islamic principle of fairness and equity in inheritance distribution. Rather than allowing complete freedom in how estates are divided, Islamic law guarantees specific portions to family members based on their relationship to the deceased and their need. This system has remained consistent for over fourteen centuries and reflects Islamic values of family protection and financial security.
When learning السدس, associate it with Islamic legal contexts you encounter. Practice using it with the word الميراث (al-mirath - inheritance) and verb forms like يأخذ (takes), يستحق (deserves), or يساوي (equals). Remember that السدس is a fixed fraction, so once you understand it, you can apply this knowledge to understand other fractions and proportional divisions in Arabic.
The word السدس remains one of the most important fractions in Arabic, particularly for anyone studying Islamic law, Islamic finance, or engaging with Arabic-speaking communities where inheritance discussions are common.