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Do the sisters of the deceased woman have the right to claim a portion of the gold she left, considering she willed that it not be sold because it is a memento for her orphaned son?

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This gold must be divided among the woman's heirs according to Islamic law. Her parents receive one-sixth if they are alive, and the remainder goes to her young child. The child's guardian should manage his share as he deems best for the child's interest. It is not necessary to keep the gold as a memento. We emphasize the seriousness of inheritance matters and the necessity of referring them to Sharia courts for investigation before division.

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