What happens if a man claims a boy held by a woman is his son by her, but she denies this and claims he is her son by the husband?

Chapter on Sharing in Purity

Al-Mughni

Book of Inheritance Shares (Farā'id)

Book 32 · Issue 17 · Bab 6

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Primary text

If a man claims a boy in the possession of a woman is his son by her, but she denies it and claims he is her son by her husband, he is affiliated with both claimants. This is analogous to the situation where an adult male is claimed by two men, and one confirms the claim.

Supporting text

If the husband claims the boy is his son from someone other than her, and she claims he is her son by the husband, he is affiliated with both.