BLOG 118 - Illegitimate Children?

[Dr. Shabbir]

The Children of Rape and Adultery

Dear Dr. Shabbir, Salams

All mullahs here tell us that children of adultery and rape are Haraam. Why?!!!! What is their sin?? I was one of the poor victims of rape and tests prove that I got pregnant from the crime.

An oppressed, crying Sonia,
Durban
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Dear Sonia, W'A

Mullahs are extremely fond of ignoring the Book of Allah.
The Quran says this:

17:70 Surely, We have conferred dignity on children of Adam (as a birth right, regardless of where the child is born), .... And We have favored the humans far above a great many of Our creation.

Your husband’s attitude is extremely commendable, and Allah will not fail to reward him. It is consoling to learn that the criminal is behind bars for 40 years.

Please know that rape is essentially a crime of violence more than that of lust.

Raise the baby without any stigma or guilt complex. He is your legitimate son. Strongly dismiss any slanderous, incriminating or malicious remarks by the ignorant and refer them to 17:70.

May Allah support you with His infinite bounties!

My best prayers for you and the family.

Dr. Shabbir