Will foster children inherit
Question
What is the position of foster children when it comes to inheriting?
Answer
They are not heirs of their foster parents.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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