The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Sahl bin Saad Al Saeedi through a different chain of narrators. This version adds the child was attributed to its mother.
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues:
The lineage of a child born out of wedlock is attributed to their mothers; however, their upbringing should be conducted in a proper Islamic manner so that they may lead a dignified Islamic life.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 2249