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How is the inheritance of a deceased woman who left behind a husband, a mother, three sons, and two daughters divided?

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If a deceased woman's only heirs are her mother, her husband, and sons and daughters, then her mother receives one-sixth, her husband receives one-fourth due to the existence of inheriting offspring, and the remainder goes to the sons and daughters by ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females. The inheritance is divided into ninety-six shares: the mother receives sixteen shares, the husband receives twenty-four shares, each son receives fourteen shares, and each daughter receives seven shares. It is advisable to consult Sharia courts regarding inheritance matters.

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