Question:
Assalamualaikum my beloved Shaykh and eSkaykh staff
In my country there are a lot of illegitimate children who are thrown away and left at their own risk. The risk of being ostracized has caused this.
The attitude of the authorities do not help. In your wisdom, how can these innocent children be helped and most importantly, the young mothers and fathers who face the wrath and hostility of society for their mistakes so early in life.
Answer:
Alaykum Salam,
The Law allows the adopting father and mother to give their name to the
foundling (laqeet) to protect its honor later in life.
Hajj Gibril Haddad