What is the ruling concerning a person who engages in intercourse based on a corrupt marriage contract while believing it to be unlawful?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If an individual engages in intercourse based on a corrupt marriage contract while believing it to be unlawful, they incur sin (*ithm*) and are subject to disciplinary punishment (*adab*). Paternity (*nasab*) of any child born from this union is established in this scenario, just as it is established when they believed it lawful.