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Islamic Inheritance for Step-Children and Adopted Children in South Africa

Islamic Inheritance for Step-Children and Adopted Children in South Africaby: Mogamat Ali SaliePublished on: 27/08/2026

Step-children and adopted children do not inherit under faraid. This guide explains why, what alternatives exist to provide for them under Islamic law.

Islamic Inheritance
Islamic Inheritance for Step-Children and Adopted Children in South Africa