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What is the division of inheritance in this case: a wife, 4 daughters, a full sister, 4 full brothers, a half-brother (from the father's side), with a will for 100 dinars to the nephew and 50 dinars to the niece?

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If the heirs are limited to those mentioned, then the wife receives one-eighth, the daughters two-thirds, and the remainder goes to the full brothers and sisters by way of ta’sib (residiary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females. The paternal half-brother is excluded by the full brothers. The inheritance is divided into 216 shares: the wife receives 27 shares, each daughter 36 shares, each full brother 10 shares, and each full sister 5 shares. The will is executed if it is within one-third or less of the estate. Anything exceeding one-third is not executed unless approved by the heirs. Inheritance matters should be referred to the Sharia courts, as there may be issues that only become apparent through investigation and inquiry.

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