(II) God instructs you concerning your children: a son should have a share equivalent to that of two daughters. If the women [left behind] are more than two, then two- thirds of whatever he leaves belongs to them; yet if there is only one, then s he has half. Both his parents shall each receive a sixth of whatever he may leave, if he had a son. If he had no son, and both his parents inherit from him, then his mother receives a third. If he has siblings, then his mother will have a sixth, once the will or any [outstanding] debt has been settled. You do not know whether your parents or your children are closer to you in usefulness, as an obligation [laid down] by God, for God is Aware, Wise.