Will an illegitimate child inherit?
Question
Please advise if an illegitimate child can inherit from his late fathers will?
Can he inherit from his mother?
Answer
No.
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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