What is the ruling if the deceased leaves assets equal to four times the value of the slave woman?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

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In this scenario, her manumission, marriage, and dowry are all valid according to all scholars. This is because the manumission is covered within the one-third allowance from the estate. Our companions and Abu Hanifa hold that she inherits from the remainder. Al-Shafi'i maintains she does not inherit. This latter view is consistent with the position of Al-Khiraqi, as her inheritance would constitute a bequest to an heir, and a bequest is considered effective only upon death.