Fatwa #1319122 July 2005South Africa
unmarried pregnant woman
Question
Imam pls tell me what are rights of a an unmarried pregnant woman. Is she allowed in the mosque since the child was conceived in a haram state. And what will happen to the illegitimate child? Is there fater under an obligation to the mother and the child.
Shukran
Answer
According to the Shari’ah, if a person committed fornication or adultery, that is a major sin. Such a person will be punished in an Islmic state under the laws of Hudood. If the person is not in an Islamic state or the person was not convicted, then he/she should repent to Allah for committing the sin. This is a matter between the individual and Allah. The community does not have any independent right to take any action against the person.
A child born out of wedlock is not attributed to the biological father. It is the mother that bears all the responsibilities of such a child.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai