Is the child of zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) called an orphan, and does the one who takes care of him receive the reward of caring for an orphan?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the child of zina called an orphan? And does the one who takes care of the child of zina fall under the hadith of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The orphan is the one whose father died while he was still a minor, before reaching puberty. As for the child of zina, in the precise sense, he has a special status and special care. Yes, and if he is treated well and raised kindly, for he has no sin; he has no sin. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the child of zina called an orphan? And does the one who takes care of the child of zina fall under the hadith of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
The orphan is the one whose father died while he was still a minor, before reaching puberty. As for the child of zina, in the precise sense, he has a special status and special care. Yes, and if he is treated well and raised kindly, for he has no sin; he has no sin. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4623- 4717] هل ولد الزنا يسمى يتيما وله لكافله أجر كفالة اليتيم؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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