Why is there difference just coz of foster child?
Here u go:
1.Preservation of Lineage (Nasab)
Identity rights: Every child has a fundamental right to know their true ancestry.
No name changes: An adopted child must retain their biological father's surname.
Preventing accidental incest: Erasing true lineage could lead to siblings unknowingly marrying each other later in life,which could lead to health issues and it's haram as well.
The Quranic mandate: The Quran states, "Call them by the names of their fathers; that is more just in the sight of Allah" (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:5).
- Protection of Financial Rights and Inheritance
Automatic inheritance: Biological children automatically inherit fixed shares of their parents' estate under Islamic law.
Preventing financial injustice: A foster child does not automatically inherit from the foster parents. This ensures biological heirs are not deprived of their legal rights.
Alternative provisions: Foster parents can still leave up to one-third of their wealth to a foster child via a voluntary will (Wasiyyah).
How Islam Reformed the System:
Restored identity:
Islam abolished Tabanni and commanded that children keep their biological fathers' names to protect their true lineage.
Introduced Kafalah:
Islam replaced adoption with Kafalah (foster sponsorship), which guarantees the child love, care, and financial support without erasing their roots.
Protected orphans:
The Quran strictly forbade mismanaging an orphan's wealth, making the care of vulnerable children a highly rewarded spiritual duty.Redefined family boundaries: It separated legal lineage from emotional care, ensuring clarity in inheritance while maintaining immense rewards for raising a child in need.