Is a Child born before Marriage Considered Legitimate if they Subsequently Marry?

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My question is: a Muslim brother and sister had a child before their marriage, but now they are married. He is the biological father of the baby. Is this child considered illegitimate child and will this child inherit the wealth of the father?

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In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,

There is a famous Hadith narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:

“The child will be attributed to the husband and the adulterer wi........click the link above to see full answer