I found this link about adoption in Islam from reading another article.
Thought it was interesting. The format makes it difficult to cut and paste
though.

My husband (Muslim) and I (Christian) are very interested in adopting a child.
What does Islam say about adoption?

http://www.islamonline.net/fatwa/english/FatwaDisplay.asp?hFatwaID=3145


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