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Video 7: Children born outside marriage (version A)
Explains automatic heirship limits and how bequests may provide for children not inheriting through default paternal-line rules.
Direct answer
Under Islamic law, children born outside of marriage take the name of their mother and inherit only from the maternal side. They are not automatic heirs through the paternal line, but the father may leave them a bequest of up to one-third of the estate. For practical use, compare islamic estate planning services after understanding the core rule.
- Topic cluster: Family Edge Cases
- Search intent: islamic inheritance edge cases
- Educational context only; legal outcomes depend on state law and facts.
Expert attribution
Educational analysis from Abed Awad, Esq. — attorney and Islamic law expert admitted in New Jersey and New York. J.D., Pace Law School; M.A. Islamic Studies, SOAS (University of London). Faculty at Rutgers, Pace, and Seton Hall law schools. This page is informational and not legal advice.
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Under Islamic law, children born outside of marriage take the name of their mother and inherit only from the maternal side. They are not automatic heirs through the paternal line, but the father may leave them a bequest of up to one-third of the estate. This distinction between automatic heirship and voluntary bequest is critical for estate planning.
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What does "Children born outside marriage (version A)" explain?
Explains automatic heirship limits and how bequests may provide for children not inheriting through default paternal-line rules.
Who is this educational video intended for?
This video is intended for U.S. Muslim families seeking practical Islamic estate-planning context before taking legal action.
What should I do after watching this video?
Use this video for clarity, then continue with compare islamic estate planning services to apply the guidance in a practical next step.
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Primary page: /estate-planning
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Target intent: islamic inheritance edge cases
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