What is the ruling regarding a mother who divided the inheritance among her male children without the knowledge of her daughters, designating the largest share to the eldest oppressive son, preferring him over the rest of her children?
Upon a person's death, their wealth must be immediately distributed among their heirs. It is not permissible for the mother to designate any portion of the inheritance to one of her children without the consent of the other adult and mature heirs, nor to sell any part of the inheritance to give to one of her children, even for their education. The mother erred in spending from the inheritance on the eldest son and in dividing the inheritance among the males to the exclusion of the females. The male children must return what they took in excess of their rightful share. However, the mother's error does not negate her right to kindness and benevolent treatment; rather, she must be treated with goodness.
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