How is the inheritance divided if the heirs are: the mother, two full sisters, and a paternal uncle?
The inheritance is divided as follows: The mother receives one-sixth due to the presence of siblings, as Allah Almighty says: ﴿But if he had siblings, then for his mother is one-sixth.﴾ The two full sisters receive two-thirds due to their plurality, as Allah Almighty says: ﴿But if there are two [sisters], they receive two-thirds of what he left.﴾ What remains goes to the paternal uncle by virtue of ta'sib (agnatic inheritance), for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Give the prescribed shares to those who are entitled to them, and whatever remains is for the closest male relative."
The total shares of the inheritance are six: one share for the mother, four shares for the two full sisters (two shares for each), and one share for the paternal uncle.
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