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Is it permissible to divide the father's will by splitting the share of one of the sisters who are beneficiaries between two of them, and what is the ruling on delaying the delivery of due money to its rightful recipients?

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First: The wife inherits one-eighth if the husband has a child. A bequest to her exceeding her share is not enforceable unless the heirs approve.

Second: The father's bequest to his sister is valid and must be executed, because it is a bequest to a non-heir and within the limits of one-third.

Third: Dividing the bequest between two paternal aunts instead of the one designated paternal aunt is considered an unlawful alteration of the bequest. It is impermissible to alter a father's bequest to some of his sisters while excluding others.

Fourth: The bequeathed money must be delivered to the designated paternal aunt. If this is not possible, the money should be held for her heirs after her death.

Fifth: It is impermissible for the son to spend money without his father's consent. If he returns the money to the heirs, he has fulfilled his obligation. No heir is permitted to dispose of the inheritance without the permission of the others; otherwise, he would be sinful and liable.

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