Who inherits a deceased father who has two daughters and four sons, and do his sisters (paternal aunts) inherit from his estate?
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The deceased's sons and daughters inherit, but not his brothers and sisters, because the sons exclude the brothers and sisters completely from inheritance. In this case, the inheritance is divided among the sons and daughters, with the male receiving twice the share of the female, in accordance with the Almighty's saying: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females." The inheritance of paternal aunts when there are children present is incorrect. The questioner is advised to refer to scholars in Islamic centers and organizations.
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