Q&A: Adoption

Question

“What is the rulings on adoption here in Canada as a Muslim? Is it allowed even though the child's last name will be changed? Is it better to just foster?”

Answer

Assalamu Alaykum,

Adoption is legal here in Canada. For more information about this, consult with the legal authorities about the procedures behind it, which will differ on whether you'd like to adopt a child locally or from overseas.

As for the Islamic rulings and perspective, please see the attached articles with the answers to your questions:

https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/the-fiqh-of-adoption/

https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-i-give-an-adopted-child-my-surname/

https://islamqa.org/hanafi/daruliftaa/7643

https://islamqa.org/hanafi/fatwa-ca/121648

Wassalam!”