What is the simplified explanation of the meaning of verses 11 and 12 from Surat An-Nisa, and what is the share of the heir in specific cases, in order to facilitate their understanding and memorization?
The two verses (An-Nisa: 11-12) deal with the rulings on inheritance in the Quran, specifying the shares of the heirs. If the deceased leaves one daughter, she receives half; if there are two or more, they receive two-thirds. If there are both males and females, the male receives the equivalent of the share of two females. The mother receives one-sixth if the deceased has a lineal descendant or siblings. The father receives one-sixth if the deceased has a son; if there is no lineal descendant, the father receives one-sixth and what remains after the prescribed shares. The wife receives one-fourth if the deceased has no child, and one-eighth if he has a child. The husband receives half if his wife has no child, and one-fourth if she has a child. These shares are distributed after the expenses of preparing the body, settling debts, and executing wills from one-third of the remaining estate.
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