How is an area of ten thousand square meters divided between a son and a daughter, given that the wife bequeathed her entire share to her daughter?
If a person passes away leaving behind only a son, a daughter, and a wife, their inheritance is distributed as follows, after settling debts and executing legitimate bequests:
1. The Wife: She receives one-eighth (3 shares out of 24 shares) due to the presence of a lineal descendant. 2. The Son and Daughter: They divide the remainder by ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the equivalent of the share of two females (14 shares for the son and 7 shares for the daughter out of the original 24 shares).
Regarding the mother's bequest of her share of her husband's inheritance to her daughter, this is a bequest to an heir, and it is Islamically invalid unless the remaining heirs approve it after the mother's death.
It is important to note that matters of inheritance are critical and complex, and they should be referred to the courts for investigation and to ensure there are no debts, bequests, or other heirs.
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