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Is it permissible for a man to register his two buildings – one his residence and the other for investment – in the names of his five daughters and his wife, with the testimony of witnesses, given the presence of living brothers, sisters, and a mother, in order to secure his family's future after his death, knowing that he does not object to his mother taking her full share along with his daughters and wife?

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It is permissible for a person to gift all or part of his wealth to his children and wife during his lifetime, provided there is justice among the children, and that the recipients take possession of the gift during the giver's lifetime.

It is necessary that the intention behind the gift is not to deprive the remaining heirs of inheritance. If the intention is deprivation, then it is not permissible.

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