How is inheritance divided among 5 sons, 3 daughters, and 2 wives?
If the deceased leaves behind only two wives, sons, and daughters, then the two wives receive one-eighth as a prescribed share, divided equally between them, due to the presence of inheriting offspring. The remainder goes to the sons and daughters by ta'sib (agnatic inheritance), with the male receiving the share of two females. In this case, the estate is divided into 208 shares: 26 shares for the two wives (13 shares for each), 28 shares for each son, and 14 shares for each daughter. It must be noted that matters of inheritance are serious and complex, and it is not sufficient to rely solely on a . Instead, the matter must be referred to the courts for investigation and to ensure there are no other heirs, wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the rights of the heirs.
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