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How is the inheritance divided among the father, mother, wife, four brothers, and six sisters, given that the deceased has debts?

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The debt of the deceased must be paid before the estate is divided, as debt takes precedence over the rights of the heirs.

If the deceased leaves behind only a father, a mother, and a wife, then the brothers and sisters do not inherit due to the presence of the father.

The estate is divided as follows: - The mother receives one-sixth due to the presence of siblings. - The wife receives one-fourth due to the absence of a lineal descendant of the deceased. - The father receives the remainder by ta’sib (residuary heirship).

We advise consulting the Sharia courts regarding inheritance matters, as these are precise issues upon which the rights of others may depend.

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