How is the inheritance divided between: a daughter, a wife, and a full sister?
If the deceased has no heirs other than those mentioned, the inheritance is divided as follows:
- The daughter receives one-half (4 shares out of 8), based on the Almighty's saying: "...And if there is only one, she receives half..." - The wife receives one-eighth (1 share out of 8) due to the presence of a lineal descendant heir, based on the Almighty's saying: "...But if you have a child, then for them is one-eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you may make or debt..." - The full sister receives the remainder by way of 'asaba (agnatic succession) (3 shares out of 8), because sisters become 'asabat with daughters.
The matter of inheritances must be referred to the courts for investigation and to ensure there are no other heirs, wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' right.
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