What is the ruling on acknowledging a child when only one of the mother slaves has a husband?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Acknowledgment of Rights

Book 20 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If only one of the two slaves has a husband, the acknowledgment is directed toward the child of the other slave, as this is the one to whom the child can be legitimately ascribed.