How is the inheritance divided for a deceased husband who left behind a wife, six sons, and five daughters?
The wife of the deceased who has children and no other heirs inherits one-eighth of his estate, based on the Almighty's saying: "But if you have a child, then for them [the wives] is one eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you [may have] made or debt." (An-Nisa: 12). The remainder is divided among the children, with the male receiving the share of two females, based on the Almighty's saying: "Allah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females." (An-Nisa: 11). If there are six males and five females, the inheritance is divided into 136 shares: the wife receives 17 shares, each son receives 14 shares, and each daughter receives 7 shares. It is imperative to consult courts regarding inheritance matters.
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