How is the inheritance of a person who left behind a wife, three sons, two daughters, and two brothers distributed?
If a man passes away and leaves behind a wife, three sons, and two daughters, and has no living father or mother, then the wife receives one-eighth (1/8) of the inheritance due to the presence of a lineal descendant (heir). The remainder is divided among the sons and daughters, with the male receiving the share of two females. The brothers inherit nothing as they are blocked by the presence of a male lineal descendant. The estate is divided into 64 shares: the wife receives 8 shares, each son receives 14 shares, and each daughter receives 7 shares. It is important to note that inheritance issues are complex and require presentation to Sharia courts or knowledgeable scholars to verify all rights, bequests, and debts before distribution.
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