Is it permissible for the questioner to adopt his wife's son from a previous marriage and put his name on the birth certificate to facilitate residency procedures in Australia, with the intention of informing him later that he is not his biological father? And does this fall under the ruling of Fatwa No. 109722?
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Adopting a child entails several negative consequences, including: contravening the by engaging in adoption, which Islam has invalidated, and exposing oneself to legal accountability. The child's mother can refer the matter to the responsible authorities to secure his rights from his father.
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