Finding out who one's biological father is
Question
I am 60 years old and I just learned that my father was not my biological father. My mother is still alive and never told this to me. I learned about it this week from my sister. Should I ask my mother about. The man who I thought was my dad died many years ago. I love my mother and have a very good relationship with her. Please advise what steps I should take.
Answer
I feel that you should leave this out. You may ask your sister who is your biological father.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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