What is the ruling on a brother who shames his sister into not taking her rightful share of their father's inheritance, given the sister's need for this inheritance, and what is the ruling on the sister's agreement to this out of shyness, even though she is in need of her right?
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If a brother wishes to embarrass his siblings and take their share of the inheritance, knowing they are displeased, it is not permissible for him to do so. This is because what is taken by the sword of modesty is forbidden, and it involves moral coercion. He must be confronted with their displeasure. The same ruling applies to the siblings if they wish to embarrass their brother and take his share.
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