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Islamic Family Law Act · 2012 Revised Edition · Part VII
Islamic Family Law Act · 2012 Revised Edition · Part VII
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Custody of illegitimate children shall be on the mother and her relative, however the Court may surrender the child to any party which it thinks appropriate, taking into consideration the welfare, care and education of the child.
child
“child” means an unmarried person who has not attained the age of 18 years qamariah;
child
“child” means an unmarried person who has not attained the age of 18 years qamariah;
relative
“relative” means a person who is related through nasab or marriage, or through fostering or adoption, including de facto adoption;