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Is the vehicle that the deceased father bought with inherited money, and whose income is distributed to the household in general, considered an inheritance for all ten of his children (seven full siblings and three half-siblings), or only for the seven full siblings, and is its income distributed to all the children, including the half-siblings, if it is not sold?

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The vehicle and its proceeds are considered an inheritance to be divided among all heirs without exception. A father's preference for some of his children in a gift does not justify depriving others of the inheritance. A gift is valid if there is a justification for it, such as poverty; otherwise, it is contrary to justice. Scholars have differed regarding the validity of a gift in which a father did not treat his children equally. Some have affirmed its validity, while others have declared it void. If the father dies before revoking it, it is considered binding according to the Hanbalis, while others say it must be returned even after the father's death. Disputed matters are resolved by the Sharia court.

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