What is the ruling if the child is born less than six months from the sale date when the seller made no admission of prior intercourse?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)

Book 44 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the delivery occurs less than six months from the sale date and the seller did not admit to prior intercourse, the sale is apparently valid, and the child is the property of the buyer.

Supporting text

The ruling concerning the seller's claim of paternity in this situation is the same as detailed in the third circumstance.