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What is the ruling on inheritance in the case of a father's death, leaving four sons, three daughters, and a wife still alive?

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The wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of children, as Allah Almighty says: "But if you have a child, then for them [wives] is one-eighth of what you leave." The remainder is divided among the children, with the male receiving the equivalent of the share of two females, as Allah Almighty says: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females."

Example: From an inheritance valued at $88,000, the wife receives $11,000 (one-eighth). The remaining amount ($77,000) is divided into 11 shares, with each son receiving $14,000 (two shares) and each daughter receiving $7,000 (one share).

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