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Question : #368

Category: Will / Inheritance

Subject:	sperm fertilization enquiry
Question:	Sperm was taken from a husband to be implanted in his wifes womb. Afterwards the husband died. The sperm was implanted in the womb of his widow. A male baby was born to the widow. What is the ruling on the born child and inheritance according to Sayed Sistani?
Answer:	The born child is the offspring of the husband, from whom the sperm was taken. As for the inheritance, the child shall not inherit the father.

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