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How is the inheritance divided among: a mother, a wife, a son, 4 daughters, 4 full brothers, 2 full sisters, a paternal half-sister, and a paternal uncle, after settling debts?

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Debts must be paid before the estate is divided, because debt takes precedence over the heirs' right. Of those mentioned, only the mother, wife, son, and four daughters inherit. The rest are excluded by the son.

The mother receives one-sixth due to the presence of a lineal descendant, and the wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of a lineal descendant. The remainder goes to the son and daughters by way of ta’sib (residuarily), with the male receiving the share of two females.

The estate is divided into 144 shares: the mother receives 24 shares, the wife receives 18 shares, each daughter receives 17 shares, and the son receives 34 shares.

It is advisable to refer inheritance matters to the Sharia courts for investigation, as there might be wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.

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