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What is the share of each heir from the deceased's inheritance, which is valued at four thousand dinars, given the presence of six daughters, two full paternal cousins, and six paternal cousins from the father's side?

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If the deceased has no heirs other than those mentioned, then his daughters inherit two-thirds (2/3) as a fixed share, based on the Almighty's saying: ﴿But if there are [only] daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of what he left.﴾ What remains after the daughters' fixed share goes to his two paternal cousins (sons of his full paternal uncle) by 'asabah (agnatic inheritance), based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: «Give the prescribed shares to those entitled to them, and whatever remains is for the closest male heir.» There is nothing for his paternal cousins (sons of his paternal uncle from his father's side), as they are completely excluded by the two sons of his full paternal uncle. The deceased's will, if it is for a non-heir and does not exceed one-third (1/3) of his estate, is valid. The estate is divided into eighteen (18) shares. The daughters receive twelve (12) shares, with two (2) shares for each daughter. The two paternal cousins (sons of his full paternal uncle) receive six (6) shares, with three (3) shares for each.

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