What is the share of an heir when the testator bequeaths specific amounts (ten, six, four) and an amount equal to one of them?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If a person bequeaths ten, six, and four, and then bequeaths a share equal to one of those amounts, the recipient of the equivalent share receives four, as this is considered the definite amount (al-Yaqin).