How can a woman act for God to forgive her adopted grandfather, who came to her in a dream angry because he was unable to tell her the identity of her father before his death, and she has forgiven him?
If the grandfather is a paternal grandfather, then the lineage to him is correct. However, if he is a maternal grandfather – which seems to be the case – then it is not permissible for him to attribute your wife to himself, as this is a prohibited adoption.
Your wife must sever her lineage to him if she becomes aware of the religious ruling. What she did before knowing the ruling carries no sin for her.
The interpretation of the dream suggests the grandfather's regret for violating Islamic law. This adoption must be nullified so that his sin does not continue. You should seek forgiveness and supplicate for him, and give charity, perform Hajj, and on his behalf.
If the father the grandfather intended to name is a legitimate father and you know him, then it is necessary to attribute the child to him. Otherwise, it is not permissible to attribute the child to an illegitimate father, as a child born from an illegitimate relationship is attributed only to their mother.
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