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Under Sunni Muslim Law, a bequest (wasiyat) may be made to a child in the womb provided it is born,…

Under the Sunni rule, a child already in the womb may receive a bequest if born alive within six months of the date of the will. See Mulla, Principles of Mahomedan Law,…

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Under Sunni Muslim Law, a bequest (wasiyat) may be made to a child in the womb provided it is born, from the date of the will, within

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Under the Sunni rule, a child already in the womb may receive a bequest if born alive within six months of the date of the will. See Mulla, Principles of Mahomedan Law, updated 20th edition, section 120.

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Option A

Six months is the period for the Sunni rule tested here.

Option B

Eight months exceeds the six-month limit.

Option C

Nine months exceeds the six-month limit.

Option D

Ten months exceeds the six-month limit.

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