How are permissible dogs divided among heirs and legatees, or among multiple legatees?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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If the dogs are divided between an heir and a legatee, or between two legatees, the division is made according to their number because they lack recognized monetary value. If they dispute over a specific dog, a drawing of lots should be conducted between them.