How is the inheritance calculated if the deceased left four sons, a mother, two daughters, and one wife, and was in debt?
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Before dividing the inheritance, the deceased's debt must be settled. Then, the remainder is divided among the heirs according to Islamic law.
If the deceased leaves only those mentioned, the mother receives one-sixth due to the presence of a direct descendant heir. The wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of a direct descendant heir. The remainder goes to the sons and daughters by ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females.
The inheritance is divided into 240 shares:
Mother: 40 shares (one-sixth). Wife: 30 shares (one-eighth). Each son: 34 shares. Each daughter: 17 shares.
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