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In a ruined estate, how is the inheritance divided among one brother and six sisters?

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If the deceased left behind only one brother and six sisters, the distribution of the inheritance differs based on their kinship:

If they are all full siblings or paternal siblings: The inheritance is divided such that the male receives the share of two females, meaning the brother gets two shares and each sister gets one share. If the brother is a full sibling and the sisters are paternal siblings: All the wealth goes to the full brother, and the paternal sisters are excluded. If the sisters are full siblings and the brother is a paternal sibling: The sisters receive two-thirds, and the remainder goes to the paternal brother. If the brother is a full sibling or a paternal sibling and the sisters are maternal siblings: The sisters receive one-third equally, and the remainder goes to the brother. If the brother is a maternal sibling and the sisters are full siblings or paternal siblings: The maternal brother receives one-sixth, and the sisters receive two-thirds. The inheritance is divided into five shares (the sisters receive four shares as a prescribed portion and by رد, and the maternal brother receives one share as a prescribed portion and by رد).

It is advisable to refer inheritance matters to the Sharia court or consult knowledgeable scholars directly.

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