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How is inheritance divided among the heirs: a husband, a mother, a son, a daughter, six full brothers, and a full sister?

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If the deceased's heirs are limited to the husband, mother, and children only, then the siblings do not inherit, as they are excluded by the child. The estate is divided as follows: - The husband receives one-fourth as a prescribed share due to the presence of a lineal descendant. - The mother receives one-sixth as a prescribed share due to the presence of a lineal descendant. - The remainder of the estate goes to the children by way of residuary inheritance, with the male receiving the share of two females.

After correction, the estate is divided into thirty-six shares: the husband receives nine shares, the mother six shares, the daughter seven shares, and the son fourteen shares.

It is advisable to refer inheritance matters to the Sharia courts for consideration and investigation, as there might be other heirs, wills, debts, or other rights taking precedence over the heirs' right.

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