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What is the legal division for the heirs of the deceased mentioned, and is it permissible to sell inherited land if the two paternal aunts do not agree to the sale?

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If the heirs are limited to those mentioned, the wife receives one-eighth, the mother one-sixth, and the father one-sixth. The remainder goes to the son and daughter by ta'sib (agnatic inheritance), with the male receiving the share of two females. The two brothers and two sisters receive nothing due to the presence of the father and the son. The two paternal aunts do not inherit from the father and have no right to prevent the sale of the land if it has become part of the heir's share after the division of the estate.

However, if the land is jointly owned and has not been divided, the paternal grandfather and paternal grandmother each receive one-sixth. The paternal uncles and paternal aunts inherit their parents' shares, and the male paternal cousins inherit their fathers' shares. In this case, the land cannot be disposed of except with the consent of all heirs, and it must be divided. The matter must be brought before the Sharia court because inheritance matters are serious and complex, requiring thorough investigation to ensure the rights of all heirs and to ascertain any wills or debts.

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