What is the ruling in Islamic law regarding a father dividing his property among his heirs (his wife, son, daughters) during his lifetime, such that he designated the house for his wife, a distinct plot of land for his son, justifying this by stating that his son does not receive a salary or financial gifts, and he divided another plot of land among his daughters, favoring the unmarried ones, and he gave nothing to his mother? Is this division permissible in Islamic law while he is still alive, and if it is not, how should he divide it?
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It is permissible for a person to divide his wealth among his heirs during his lifetime, provided that he does not intend to harm some of the heirs, and that he deals justly among them in giving, by giving the male twice the share of the female, unless all the children agree to an actual preference. This division is considered a gift, not an inheritance, so there is no harm in dividing the money only among the children, without the mother, although giving her something is better due to her deserving right and righteousness.
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