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What is the share of each heir from the inheritance if the deceased left behind one daughter, one wife, and one full sister?

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If the deceased has no heirs other than those mentioned, the estate is divided as follows: the daughter receives half due to her being the sole (child heir), and his wife receives one-eighth due to the existence of a lineal descendant heir. The full sister receives the remainder by ta'sib (residuary heirship), because sisters become 'asabat (residuary heirs) with daughters. Thus, the estate is divided into eight shares: four for the daughter, one share for the wife, and three shares for the sister. It is advisable to consult the Sharia courts for the division of inheritances.

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