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What are the rulings on the mentioned issues of inheritance, along with a clarification of those entitled to inherit, those excluded, and the reason for exclusion or 'asabah (agnatic succession) in each case?

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Summary of the division of the deceased's estate:

The first deceased: The wife gets one-eighth, the daughter gets one-half, and the remainder goes to the son's son by way of ta'sib (residuary heirship). The son of the son's son gets nothing due to being excluded.

The second deceased: The estate is divided between the son and the daughter by way of ta'sib, with the male receiving the equivalent of two shares of a female. The son's son gets nothing due to being excluded.

The third deceased: The estate is divided equally between the two sons. The son's son gets nothing due to being excluded.

The fourth deceased: The estate is divided between the son and the daughter, with the male receiving the equivalent of two shares of a female. The son's daughter gets nothing due to being excluded.

The fifth deceased: The husband gets one-fourth, the five daughters get two-thirds, and the remainder goes to the son's daughter and the son of the son's son by way of ta'sib, with the male receiving the equivalent of two shares of a female (the son of the son's son makes the son's daughter a residuary heir).

The sixth deceased: The wife gets one-eighth, the three daughters get two-thirds, and the remainder goes to the son's daughter and the son of the son's son by way of ta'sib (the son of the son's son makes the son's daughter a residuary heir).

The seventh deceased: The entire estate goes equally to the two full brothers. The sister from the father's side and the son of the full brother get nothing due to being excluded.

The eighth deceased: The wife gets one-eighth, and the remainder goes to the son by way of ta'sib. The son's son and the son of the son's daughter get nothing due to being excluded.

The ninth deceased: The daughter gets one-half as a fard (prescribed share), and the remaining half goes to the son's son by way of ta'sib.

The tenth deceased: The wife gets one-eighth, the grandmother (mother's mother) gets one-sixth, the daughters get two-thirds, and the father gets one-sixth. The brother from the mother's side gets nothing due to being excluded, and the issue is 'awl (the shares exceed the total).

Advice: Inheritance matters are serious and complex. A mere fatwa is insufficient. Instead, they must be referred to Sharia courts or discussed directly with scholars, as there may be wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.

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