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Does an adopted child has equal property rights like a biological child, even in the case of Muslims? Can a person keep her biological father's name in legal documents such as a passport after adoption, or is she required to change it to her adopted father's name? Can she claim a share of person B's property if she has a stamped document listing her father as person B, even if her legal documents, like her passport, show her biological father's name? For example, if Jane has a stamp paper stating she is "Jane d/o John," but her passport lists her as "Jane d/o Luke," can she claim John’s property as his daughter?
In Islamic law, adopted children do not have the same inheritance rights as biological children. However, they can receive gifts or bequests from adoptive parents, but not through the formal inheritance system. After adoption, a person may be required to use the adoptive parent's name on legal documents. However, in some cases, the biological father's name may still be retained, depending on local laws. Jane cannot claim John's property if her legal documents list Luke as her father. Inheritance rights depend on official legal records and recognized relationships. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.