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2260. It was reported from Sufyān, from Az-Zuhri, from Sa'eed, from Abū Hurairah who said: "A man from the tribe of Banū Fazārah came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: 'My wife has given birth to a black child.' He said: 'Do you have any camels?' He said: 'Yes.' He asked: 'What colors are they?' He said: 'Red.' He asked: 'Are there any that are dark?' He said: 'Indeed, there is one that is dark.' He said: 'So where do you think that is from?' He replied: 'Perhaps it acquired it (the dark color) from one of its ancestors.' He then said: 'And this one — perhaps it (too) acquired it from one of its ancestors?'" (Sahih)
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A mere difference of complexion or a different color of skin is no valid basis to deny one's child, unless there is some clear ground. For example, the birth
of a baby while the husband has been away from home for such a long period, or a birth in too short of a time after the marriage.
