Who gets custody of the children after divorce?

“As per Islamic law, custody of a child in the case of separation between the spouses, revolves around both parents depending on the age and gender of the child. In the case of a boy, the mother is entitled to custody until the age of seven, and thereafter, the right of custody is transferred to the father.”

“.As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In principle, the mother is entitled to custody of male children until they reach the age of seven, and of female children until they reach the age of nine. Afterward, custody of both the boys and girls will be transferred to the father.”

“Right of custody: As a general principle, in the event of a divorce, the right of custody for minor children is initially granted to the mother, provided she does not remarry. If she remarries, then her right of custody transfers to the maternal grandmother of the children.”

“The rights of custody that Shariah has stipulated are for legitimate children and not for adopted children.1 In the enquired scenario, since the milk is produced through medication, therefore upon breastfeeding your wife will become the foster mother of the child, however you will not be regarded as the foster father.2”