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How is the inheritance divided among: (two sons), (two grandsons), (three daughters), (one granddaughter), and (a wife)?

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If the heirs are limited to those mentioned, the wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of a descendant heir, as Allah Almighty says: "But if you have a child, then for them is one eighth of what you leave." The remainder is for the three daughters and the two sons by way of ta'sib (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." The grandchildren (sons of the son and daughter of the son) receive nothing because they are completely excluded by the son. The inheritance is divided into eight shares: one share for the wife, two shares for each son, and one share for each daughter. Inheritance matters must be referred to the Sharia courts for investigation and to ensure there are no wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.

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