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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 26 No 07, p.12

Do illegitimate children inherit from their biological father?

Question

Do illegitimate children inherit from their biological father? What is the ruling if the parents marry?

Answer

Illegitimate children do not inherit from the estate of their biological father and vice versa. They inherit from the estates of their mother. Even if the parents marry, the situation remains unchanged.

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