How is an inheritance of (36,000,000) Riyals divided among three wives, six sons, and three daughters?
If a man dies and leaves behind three wives, six sons, and three daughters only, his estate is divided as follows: The three wives receive one-eighth as a prescribed share, divided equally among them, based on the verse: "But if you have a child, then for them is one-eighth of what you leave." The remainder goes to the sons and daughters by ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females, based on the verse: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females."
Therefore, the amount is divided into 120 shares:
The three wives: 15 shares (5 shares for each wife). Each son: 14 shares. Each daughter: 7 shares.
It should be known that matters of inheritance are serious and complex, and an estate cannot be divided until the heirs are correctly identified. Therefore, the matter should be referred to the Sharia courts or a knowledgeable scholar should be consulted to verify all heirs, wills, debts, and other rights before dividing the estate.
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