Question 1549) - A child's one parent is a christian/Jew and the other a Fire-worshipper. Which religion will he follow?

A: He will follow the Christian/Jew on the principle of following the parent with the better religion.

NOTE:
1. If a Kafir marries without witnesses or marries during the 'iddah period and then the couple embraces Islaam then their marriage is valid if those practices are valid in their religion. They are not required to perform a second marriage.2. If a Fire-worshipper marries his mother or daughter and then they embrace Islaam, they will be separated.

~ al-Quduri ~