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What is the share of each heir from the deceased's estate, knowing that the heirs are: 5 sons, 2 daughters, and a wife?

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If the heirs are limited to those mentioned, then the wife receives one-eighth (1/8) due to the presence of lineal descendants, as Allah (the Exalted) says: "But if you have a child, then for them [the wives] is one eighth of what you leave." The remainder goes to the sons and daughters by way of ta’sib (residuary inheritance), with the male receiving the equivalent of the share of two females. The inheritance is divided into 96 shares: the wife receives 12 shares, each son receives 14 shares, and each daughter receives 7 shares.

We emphasize that matters of inheritance are critical and complex and cannot be resolved merely by a fatwa. Rather, they must be referred to Sharia courts for investigation, as there might be another heir, or wills, or debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' right. Therefore, the estate should not be distributed without consulting the Sharia courts.

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