What is the share of each heir from the estate if a man dies and leaves behind: one wife, two daughters, four full brothers, and four full sisters?
If the deceased leaves behind only male descendants, his wife receives one-eighth (1/8) as a fixed share due to the presence of a lineal descendant, as Allah states: "But if you have a child, then for them is one eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you [may make] or debt." His two daughters receive two-thirds (2/3) as a fixed share. The remainder goes to the full brothers and sisters by way of ta'sib (residuary inheritance), with the male receiving the share of two females, as Allah states: "And if there are brothers and sisters, male and female, then for the male will be the share of two females." The estate should be divided into 288 shares: the wife receives 36 shares, the two daughters receive 192 shares (96 shares each), each full brother receives 10 shares, and each full sister receives 5 shares. It is necessary to refer inheritance matters to the Sharia courts for investigation and to ensure there are no other heirs, bequests, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the rights of the heirs.
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