How is the inheritance of a man who passed away, leaving a wife, a sister, a paternal uncle, a maternal uncle, and the children of a sister (a boy and a girl) distributed?
The wife receives one-quarter due to the absence of a direct descendant heir. The sister receives one-half due to the absence of a direct descendant, an ascendant heir, or a male sibling who would make her a co-heir (a 'mu'assib'). The remainder goes to the paternal uncle by virtue of 'ta'sib' (residuary inheritance), based on the Prophet's (PBUH) saying: "Give the prescribed shares to those entitled to them, and whatever remains is for the closest male relative." The maternal uncle and the sister's children receive nothing because they are considered "Dhawi al-Arham" (relatives by blood, but not entitled to a share in inheritance according to standard Islamic law); however, it is recommended for the heirs to give them something from the inheritance. The shares are distributed from a total of four: one for the wife, two for the sister, and the remaining one for the paternal uncle.
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