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How is the inheritance divided among 6 paternal brothers, 4 daughters, and a wife?

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If the heirs of the deceased are a wife, 4 daughters, and 6 brothers from the father's side, then the inheritance is divided as follows:

- The wife gets one-eighth due to the presence of a lineal descendant, which is 18 shares out of 144.

- The daughters get two-thirds due to their multiplicity and the absence of a male counterpart ( عصّب ), which is 96 shares out of 144 (24 shares for each).

- The remainder (30 shares) goes to the brothers by ta’sib (residuary heirship), with each of them receiving 5 shares.

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