What is the ruling regarding the estate of a deceased man who left behind sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters, and the estate of a deceased woman who left behind a husband, sons, daughters, and sisters?
If a person dies leaving male and female children and siblings, then his inheritance is divided among the children, with the male receiving the share of two females. The siblings receive nothing because they are excluded by the children. If a woman dies leaving her husband, sons, daughters, and sisters, then the husband receives one-fourth due to the presence of inheriting offspring, and the remainder goes to the children by virtue of residuary inheritance, with the male receiving the share of two females. The sisters receive nothing due to the presence of the children. The matter of inheritances is serious and complex, and a fatwa alone is not sufficient; rather, it should be referred to the Sharia courts for verification and to ensure other rights are accounted for.
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