Is an inheritance of two million Saudi riyals to be divided among seven sons and three daughters after settling debts, taking into consideration the will to divide the gold among the daughters only?
If the deceased had no heirs other than those mentioned, then after the settlement of her debts and legitimate bequests, the inheritance is to be divided among her male and female children by ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females, based on the Almighty's saying: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females."
As for the bequest to divide the gold among the daughters: - If the intention is that it be counted as part of the inheritance and its division falls within the daughters' share, then there is no objection, provided the other heirs do not oppose it. - However, if it is a bequest to allocate it to the daughters in addition to their share, then it is a bequest to an heir and is not enforceable unless all heirs consent.
The inheritance is divided into 17 shares: the son receives two shares, and the daughter receives one share.
Note: The matter of inheritances is complex, and it is necessary to refer to the Sharia court to consider the issue from all angles.
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