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How is an inheritance divided among a mother, a wife, a daughter, two brothers, and two sisters?

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If the deceased leaves behind only a mother, a wife, a daughter, and full sisters and brothers, then the mother receives one-sixth due to the presence of a lineal descendant, the wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of a lineal descendant, and the daughter receives one-half. The remainder goes to the full sisters and brothers by 'asabah (residuaries), with the male receiving the share of two females. The inheritance is divided into 144 shares: the mother receives 24 shares, the wife 18 shares, the daughter 72 shares, each full brother 10 shares, and each full sister 5 shares. Matters of inheritance should be referred to Sharia courts to verify the existence of wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.

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