What is the share of each heir from the estate of a woman who died and left behind a husband, five daughters, two brothers, and five sisters?
If a woman dies leaving behind a husband, five daughters, two brothers, and five sisters, then the husband receives one-fourth due to the presence of children. The five daughters receive two-thirds. The remainder is divided among the brothers and sisters, with the male receiving the share of two females. Thus, the estate would be divided into 540 shares: the husband receives 135 shares, the daughters receive 360 shares (72 shares for each daughter), and the two brothers and five sisters receive 45 shares (10 shares for each brother and 5 shares for each sister). This is if the brothers and sisters are full siblings or paternal siblings. Otherwise, if they are only maternal siblings or only paternal, they inherit nothing. It is essential to consult Islamic centers specialized in inheritance matters due to their precision and sensitivity.
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