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What is the share of each heir from one million Saudi Riyals if a man dies and leaves behind 5 sons, 3 daughters, and 2 wives?

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If the heirs are limited to the two wives, sons, and daughters, then the two wives receive one-eighth, to be divided equally between them, based on the Almighty's saying: "But if you have a child, then for them is one-eighth of what you leave." The remainder goes to the sons and daughters by way of ta'seeb (agnatic inheritance), with the male receiving the share of two females. The inheritance is divided into 208 shares: the two wives receive 26 shares (13 shares for each), each son receives 28 shares, and each daughter receives 14 shares. If the estate is one million Riyals, then each wife receives 62,500 Riyals, each son receives 134,615.38 Riyals, and each daughter receives 67,307.69 Riyals. It should be noted that inheritance matters are serious and complex, and it is not sufficient to rely solely on a fatwa. Rather, they must be referred to Sharia courts for investigation to determine if there are any wills, debts, or rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.

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