What is the ruling if a fourth son exists in the scenario where one son admits to having an additional brother and sister, and the other brothers provide partial affirmation or denial?

Chapter on Distant Kindred (Dhawu al-Arham)

Al-Mughni

Book of Inheritance Shares (Farā'id)

Book 32 · Issue 2 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

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If a fourth son exists and does not affirm either the alleged brother or sister, the calculation of shares becomes significantly more complex, involving multiple denominators based on the various affirmations and denials. The final correct resolution for the shares in this case resolves to 1980 shares.