Chapter on the Inheritance of the Missing Person

"In the case of a missing person (mafqud), his wealth is withheld for four years, and then it is divided."

Hafs Al-Awar asked Abu Abdullah (as) while I was present, saying: "My father had a hired worker who had something with him. The worker died, leaving behind no heirs or relatives. I am distressed about this matter; what…

I asked Imam (as) about a man who died and left behind children, some of whom were absent and their whereabouts were unknown. Imam (as) said: "Inheritance should be divided, and the share of the absent one will be set…

"He should continue searching for him." The man said: "It has been a long time; can he give it in charity?" Imam (as) replied: "He should continue searching."

Hadith.5711 - It has also been narrated in another report: "If you do not find an heir for him, and Allah (swt), the Mighty and Majestic, knows that you have made every effort, then give it in charity on his behalf."