How is inheritance divided among a mother, two sons, and a daughter?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the deceased's heirs are only his children and his mother, then the mother receives one-sixth as a prescribed share, and the remainder goes to the children, with the male receiving the share of two females. The inheritance is divided into six shares: one share for the mother, two shares for each male, and one share for each female. We caution that matters of inheritance are serious and complex, and a mere is insufficient. Rather, it must be referred to the courts for investigation and consideration of wills, debts, and other rights that take precedence over the rights of the heirs.
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