How is the inheritance distributed for a male who left behind two daughters and a male paternal cousin?
If a person dies leaving behind two daughters and a paternal cousin (either full-brother or half-brother through the father), and no other heirs, then the two daughters receive two-thirds as their prescribed share (fard), and the paternal cousin takes the remaining one-third by right of residuary inheritance (ta'sib). The estate is then divided into three shares: the two daughters receive two shares (one share for each), and the paternal cousin receives one share.
However, if the paternal cousin is through the mother, he inherits nothing, and the two daughters take the entire estate, divided equally between them.
It is advisable to refer inheritance cases to courts or consult with scholars to ensure a complete inventory of heirs and to ascertain the existence of any wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the rights of the heirs.
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