Is the agreement with the deceased father to divide his trade, in which the sons participated, such that the original capital is divided according to Islamic law, and half of the profits go to the sons and the other half according to Islamic law, while taking into account what the father spent on his sons for marriage and expenses, considered a permissible agreement according to Islamic law? And should these amounts be considered debts owed by the sons, from which the sisters should receive a share? And what is the correct action if the agreement is not permissible?
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The money and profit left by the deceased before his death are to be divided among his heirs according to the prescribed legal shares. The previous employment contract is terminated upon his death. After the division of the inheritance, the heirs may establish a new partnership agreement among themselves. What the father used to give his children in terms of allowance or gifts is not considered a debt upon them. It is recommended to forgive him, supplicate for him, and give charity on his behalf.
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