What is the ruling on the three endowments of Sheikh Qasim bin Mahza', specifically what is meant by "descendants," and does the endowment include the daughters of the endower and their offspring and grandchildren, and are the uterine sons deprived of the endowment's revenue even if the births are far apart, and how is the share of the endowment's revenue distributed in the event of the death of one of the beneficiaries?

The answer is summarized in three points:

Firstly: "Offspring" includes a man's sons and daughters, and their children, however far down the line. The preponderant view is that daughters' children are included, based on strong evidence such as Allah Almighty's saying: "And among his descendants were David… and Jesus," and the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) statement about Al-Hasan: "Indeed, this son of mine is a master."

Secondly: Males and females are equal in their entitlement to the endowment if the wording is "offspring" or "my offspring," with no disagreement on this point.

Thirdly: All existing descendants share in the endowment, and the closer relative does not exclude the more distant one. The wording encompasses everyone without any hierarchy between generations. The endowment is divided equally, with the male receiving the same share as the female, and the son the same as the father.