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Why does the son inherit double the daughter's share from his father?

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If the question is "Why does the son inherit from his father?", then the answer is that Allah Almighty made him an heir, and his legally prescribed share is twice that of the daughter. Allah Almighty says: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females."

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