My grandfather, a devout Muslim, passed away in 1997 without leaving a will. He had two sons and a daughter. My father, the elder son, has been renting a place since then without any property division. My grandmother said the property would be divided between her two sons after her passing. My aunt received her share when she got married in 1980. Now, my grandmother is allowing my uncle to live in the property without informing my father. How can we proceed with dividing the property?

As your grandfather died intestate (without a will) in 1997, his property would be divided according to the Muslim Law of Inheritance. Your father and uncle would inherit the property in accordance with the prescribed shares, and your aunt’s share would have already been distributed. You can approach a Muslim Law Court or a civil court to seek a partition of the property, presenting evidence of your grandfather’s death, the existing ownership, and your grandmother’s statement regarding the inheritance.