Scotland on Sunday have a fascinating article about the plight of Sudanese children who are abandoned by their parents. Until recently they were not considered orphans in Sudan, and 80% of those in the country’s orphanages died of neglect. However, a recent law and fatwa have drastically changed this only a few years, helping Sudanese Muslims resolve their issues about the complex and murky status of adoption in Islam.

Most definitely worth a read. Article here.

Posted Monday, April 14th, 2008 @ 12:34 am
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