What is the share of the two wives, the sons, the daughters, and the minors from the inheritance (sheep, camels, lands, and agricultural produce) if the husband dies and has no father or mother, leaving behind 5 sons (2 of whom are minors) and 12 daughters (4 of whom are minors)?
The two wives' share of their husband's estate is one-eighth due to the presence of a lineal descendant, as Allah states: "But if you have a child, then for them is one-eighth of what you leave." What remains after the wives' share is distributed among the sons and daughters by ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the equivalent of the share of two females, as Allah states: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females." The distribution is not affected by some heirs being minors.
The estate is divided into 176 shares: each wife receives 11 shares, each son receives 14 shares, and each daughter receives 7 shares.
Each type of inheritance (animals, lands, crops) is itemized and divided separately. Each type is valued, and its value is distributed according to the shares, or these items are sold, and each heir takes their share of the price.
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