Is there zakat al-fitr due on the fetus in its mother's womb?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. The questioner asks: Is there zakat al-fitr due on the fetus in its mother's womb?
Answer:
There is no obligatory zakat al-fitr due on it. There is no obligatory zakat al-fitr due on the fetus in the womb. However, it is recommended to give it on his behalf. This is the opinion of 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) and the opinion of many scholars of knowledge: it is recommended to give it on behalf of the fetus. This is from the perspective of recommendation.
May Allah reward you. The questioner asks: Is there zakat al-fitr due on the fetus in its mother's womb?
Answer:
There is no obligatory zakat al-fitr due on it. There is no obligatory zakat al-fitr due on the fetus in the womb. However, it is recommended to give it on his behalf. This is the opinion of 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) and the opinion of many scholars of knowledge: it is recommended to give it on behalf of the fetus. This is from the perspective of recommendation.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل على الجنين في بطن أمه زكاة فطر؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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