On the Rulings of the Child of Adultery

Question
My friend and his girlfriend committed adultery in their youth, and his girlfriend became pregnant. What will be the future of this child? And will God forgive the sin committed by the parents?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: The fornicator and the fornicatress must repent to God Almighty and seek forgiveness throughout their lives, hoping that God may overlook them. The man should claim this child and attribute it to himself, and if he is able to marry this woman to protect her, that is better. And God knows best.
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