Question: A man has a wife, four sons, and four daughters. How will his estate be distributed?
Answer: In this case, the wife will receive one-eighth, and the sons will receive double the share of the daughters, as Allah says:
“Allah commands you regarding your children: the share of the male will be twice that of the female.” (Surah An-Nisa: 11)
Respondent: Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi Hafizahullah
Jeddah Dawah Center, Saudi Arabia
Interpreter: Hasan Fuzail
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