The scope of a bequest made to 'brothers' (Ikhwah).

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If a person bequeaths to his 'brothers' (ikhwah), both male and female siblings are included. This is established by the Divine Statement: "And if they are brothers, men and women" (Quran 4:176). Furthermore, Divine Law dictates that a female heir is veiled (excluded/restringed) by the presence of either a male or a female sibling, as referenced where, if there are siblings, the mother receives one-sixth (Quran 4:11). Scholars have unanimously agreed upon the veiling of the sister by the presence of a brother or sister.