Who are the legal heirs of the deceased who left behind two wives, four sons, five daughters, sons of deceased brothers and sisters, and one living sister, and what is the share of each?
If the deceased left only those mentioned, then the two wives receive one-eighth, divided equally between them, due to the presence of a lineal descendant (heir). The remainder goes to the sons and daughters by ta'sib (agnatic inheritance), with the male receiving the share of two females. No one else inherits, as they are completely excluded. The inheritance is divided into 208 shares: the two wives receive 26 shares (13 for each), each son receives 28 shares, and each daughter receives 14 shares. Due to the complexity and intricacy of inheritance matters, it is advisable to refer the issue to Sharia courts or consult scholars to verify the heirs, bequests, debts, and other rights.
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