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Adoption is a complex social, legal, and economic phenomenon that has existed in one form or another since ancient history. Adoption in some religions is allowed and in some other religions the practice of adoption is permitted but there are specific guidelines to follow, one such type of religion is the Muslim religion. With increasing numbers of abandoned and orphaned children and a growing number of hurdles, there is a need to tackle the issue. It is beyond the scope of this article to combat all of the nuances and issues raised by adoption in Islam. The main goal of this article is to understand the adoption of the Muslim religion and also an attempt to enlighten the readers regarding the verses of the Quran and the provisions of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, of 1937. At the end of the paper, an attempt has been made to point out some existing flaws and the solutions to those flaws have been put forward by the researcher by referencing the recent Apex Court Judgement.