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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 24 No 02, p.12

Does an illegitimate child inherit in his father's estate?

Question

Does an illegitimate child inherit in his father's estate? Does the father have visitation and guardianship rights?

Answer

An illegitimate child does not inherit in the estate of his/her biological father. He/she inherits in his/her mother's estate. The biological father has no legal rights over the child according to the Shariah. He has no right of access, visitations and guardianship.

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