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How is the inheritance divided among two heirs (full paternal nephew) and two heiresses (full sister)?

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If the deceased leaves no heirs other than two full sisters and two sons of a full brother, then the two full sisters inherit two-thirds by fard (prescribed share), in accordance with the Almighty's saying: ﴿But if there are two [sisters], they shall have two-thirds of what he left.﴾ The two sons of the full brother inherit the remainder by ta'sib (residuary inheritance), based on the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: «Give the prescribed shares to those entitled to them, and whatever remains is for the closest male relative.» Thus, the inheritance is divided into six shares: four shares for the two full sisters (two-thirds), and two shares for the two sons of the full brother (the remainder).

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