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Kafalah
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Kafalah is the fostering or guardianship of a child who is not one's biological offspring, providing for their upbringing and welfare. In Islamic law, it differs from adoption, since it does not change a child's lineage or inheritance rights. The child keeps their original family name and lineage, where known.
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