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)
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.