What is the share of each heir from the inheritance if the deceased left behind four sons, three daughters, and a wife?
If the deceased leaves behind only a wife, sons, and daughters, the wife inherits one-eighth (1/8) as a fixed share due to the existence of lineal descendants (children), in accordance with the Almighty's saying: "But if you have a child, then for them [the wives] is one eighth of what you leave." The remainder goes to the sons and daughters by way of ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females, in accordance with the Almighty's saying: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females."
The inheritance is divided into 88 shares: the wife receives 11 shares, each son receives 14 shares, and each daughter receives 7 shares.
It is important to note that matters of inheritance are serious and complex. It is not sufficient to rely solely on a fatwa; rather, the matter must be presented to Sharia courts for investigation and to ascertain the absence of any wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.
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