How is an inheritance divided among a father, a wife, two sons, a daughter, and five full sisters?
If the deceased leaves behind only a father, a wife, two sons, a daughter, and sisters: the father receives one-sixth due to the presence of a lineal descendant, and the wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of a lineal descendant. The remainder is distributed to the two sons and the daughter by ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females. The sisters receive nothing, as they are excluded by the son and the father. The estate is divided into 120 shares: 20 for the father, 15 for the wife, 34 for each son, and 17 for each daughter.
It is advisable to refer inheritance matters to the courts for precise investigation, as there may be wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.
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