واذا حضر القسمة اولو القربى واليتامى والمساكين فارزقوهم منه وقولوا لهم قولا معروفا

وَإِذَا حَضَرَ ٱلْقِسْمَةَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ وَٱلْيَتَـٰمَىٰ وَٱلْمَسَـٰكِينُ فَٱرْزُقُوهُم مِّنْهُ وَقُولُوا۟ لَهُمْ قَوْلًا مَّعْرُوفًا

Under the Islamic system of inheritance, some relatives take precedence over others. This means that certain relatives do not inherit anything because those who are nearer of kin to the deceased take precedence over them. Hence, the surah states that if such relatives attend the division of inheritance, they may have an unspecified share by way of compensation, so that they do not feel deprived when they see the division which otherwise may have given them a share. This helps to promote family ties, bringing relatives closer together. The same verse also states that orphans and needy people also have a similar claim: 

"When other kinsfolk, orphans and needy persons are present at the distribution of inheritance, give them something out of it, and speak to them in a kindly way." (Verse 8) 

Different opinions have been reported as being expressed by early Muslim scholars regarding this verse. One opinion states that it was abrogated by those verses which detail the inheritance shares. Another considers that this verse has definitive import. Some say that its message is obligatory, while others consider it as only recommended, if the heirs agree to implement it. We do not, however, find any evidence to support the view that it was abrogated. We feel that it provides a definitive ruling which must be implemented in those cases we have already mentioned. Our view is based on the fact that the verse is expressed in general terms and that Islam promotes mutual care within society. This is different from the specified shares of inheritance, which are outlined later in the surah.

Pelajaran: An-Nisa' 4:8