How is the inheritance divided if the deceased is a male and leaves behind one wife, two sons, two grandchildren (sons of a son), five full brothers, and one full sister?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The wife receives one-eighth due to the existence of a lineal descendant (heir). The remainder goes to the two sons by 'asabah (agnatic inheritance) equally. The grandsons, the full sister, and the full brothers receive nothing because they are blocked by the son. The inheritance is divided into sixteen shares: the wife receives two shares, and each son receives seven shares.
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