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What is the share of each heir from (a husband) and (six full sisters)?

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If the deceased left behind only a husband and full sisters, the husband receives one-half (1/2) as his prescribed share due to the absence of a lineal descendant (heir in the descending line). The full sisters receive two-thirds (2/3) as their prescribed share. The estate is then divided into twenty-one (21) shares: the husband receives nine (9) shares, and each full sister receives two (2) shares. The inquirer is advised to refer the matter to the Sharia courts, as there might be other factors, such as bequests or debts, that could affect the distribution.

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