Foundling

by Fadel, Mohammad

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Classical Muslim jurists use the term laqīṭ , “ foundling ,” to refer to a minor child who was either intentionally abandoned by one or both parents, or lost; in either case, the identity of the child’s parent(s) is unknown. As a general matter, Muslim jurists are concerned with three questions relating to these children. First, is there an obligation to care for them, and if so, who bears that obligation? Second, what are the rules regulating the expenses associated with taking care of these c…

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Classical Muslim jurists use the term laqīṭ , “ foundling ,” to refer to a minor child who was either intentionally abandoned by one or both parents, or lost; in either case, the identity of the child’s parent(s) is unknown. As a general matter, Muslim jurists are concerned with three questions relating to these children. First, is there an obligation to care for them, and if so, who bears that obligation? Second, what are the rules regulating the expenses associated with taking care of these children and who has claims to

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  • Publisher(s):Brill
  • Language:eng

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  • wc:ALei2081

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eng Islam

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Fadel, Mohammad

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