In the story of Ibn Zumarra, what is the basis for the preference?
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The questioner : The basis for the preference?
The Shaykh : The basis for the preference is that we say the ruling is that the child belongs to the bed. If the child belongs to the bed, it follows that his wife is his sister, and she is not required to observe hijab from him. However, when clear doubt arose regarding 'Utbah, it was said, "Be cautious, in case he is from 'Utbah." He is from 'Utbah in terms of what appears, and from Zumarra in terms of the ruling. It is not correct that this is a matter of precaution.
The Shaykh : The basis for the preference is that we say the ruling is that the child belongs to the bed. If the child belongs to the bed, it follows that his wife is his sister, and she is not required to observe hijab from him. However, when clear doubt arose regarding 'Utbah, it was said, "Be cautious, in case he is from 'Utbah." He is from 'Utbah in terms of what appears, and from Zumarra in terms of the ruling. It is not correct that this is a matter of precaution.