Question
A man had married a woman whose iddat had not yet expired. After two children were born the man died. What is the status of the children, and how will inheritance apply?
Answer
The nikah during the woman's Iddat was faasid (corrupt). Nevertheless, the children will be legitimate and they will inherit in their father's estate. The woman will not inherit in this case.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 01
- PDF page
- 24
Appears under THE STAGGERING SATANIC CONSEQUENCES OF SEX EDUCATION AND INTERMINGLING (approximate).