مجلة الباحث للدراسات الأكاديمية
Volume 13, Numéro 1, Pages 184-214
2026-01-10

"the Judicial Application Of Algorithms In Calculating Awl In Inheritance Under Algerian Family Law: A Case Study Using Matlab"

Authors : Mokkedes Amina .

Abstract

Abstract: This article focuses on the digital processing of ʿAwl cases in inheritance, as established by Islamic law and codified in the Algerian Family Code. It presents the development of a precise computational algorithm using MATLAB software. The study aims to facilitate and accelerate the settlement of estates that involve ʿAwl situations—where the total of the assigned shares exceeds the estate’s value—by proportionally redistributing the shares among heirs. Given the complexity and susceptibility to human error in manual ʿAwl calculations, the proposed algorithm offers a practical and accurate tool that can be utilized by judges, notaries, and students of law and Sharia. The study does not delve into detailed jurisprudential discussions; rather, it concentrates on the technical and applied aspects, seeking to bridge legal knowledge with algorithmic computation, as part of an effort to integrate programming tools into the service of Islamic legal justice. Keyword: Awl; Algerian Family Law;Estate Distribution; Inheritance Algorithms, MATLAB.

Keywords

Awl ; Algerian Family Law ; Estate Distribution ; Inheritance Algorithms ; MATLAB