It was said by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that a person who takes care of an orphan will be in paradise with him and they will be as close as two fingers of one hand. The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) laid special focus on the on the care of the children. He also adopted a slave and gave him the same care and affection as if he were his own son. In Quran it is mentioned: “Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter? And He found you wandering, and He gave you guidance. And He found you in need, and made you independent. Therefore, treat not the orphan with harshness, nor drive away a petitioner (unheard). But the bounty of the Lord – rehearse and proclaim!” (Qur’an 93:6-11) Allah through Quran has provided Muslims with specific rules and guidelines for adoption. Quran clearly states the rules involving the legal Islamic relationship between the adopted child and his or her adoptive parents/ family. Islam discourages to hide anything about the chi...