What is the Sharia distribution for the inheritance of a deceased grandfather, and do his two wives (first and second) have a share in it?
A divorced wife does not inherit. However, a wife who passes away after her husband is entitled to her share of the inheritance, which then transfers to her heirs. If a grandfather dies leaving behind a wife, a child, and two sons, Musa and Bajis, and a daughter, Fathiya, the inheritance is divided as follows: The wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of a lineal descendant. The remainder is distributed to the sons and daughter by way of ta’sib, with the male receiving a share equivalent to that of two females. The estate is divided into forty shares: the wife receives five shares, each son fourteen shares, and the daughter seven shares. The wife's share is then distributed among her heirs. It is advisable to consult courts or scholars knowledgeable in matters of inheritance to confirm the heirs and ascertain the existence of any wills or debts.
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