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How is inheritance calculated for two male heirs (6 sons and 3 full brothers) and female heirs (7 daughters, 1 wife, and 2 full sisters)?

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If the heirs are limited to the wife, sons, and daughters, and the deceased did not leave any other heir such as a father or mother:

For the wife: One-eighth (1/8) as a fixed share, due to the presence of a lineal descendant, as Allah Almighty says: "But if you have a child, then for them (the wives) is one eighth of what you leave." For the sons and daughters: The remainder by way of 'asabah (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females, as Allah Almighty says: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females." Full siblings (brothers and sisters): They inherit nothing, as they are completely excluded by the male lineal descendant (the son).

It is advisable to refer inheritance matters to the Sharia courts for investigation and to ensure that there are no other heirs, wills, or debts that take precedence over the rights of the heirs.

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