The ruling on the 'aqiqah for a fetus that is aborted after the soul has been breathed into it
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If a child dies in its mother's womb in the ninth month, is the 'aqiqah performed for it? And does it intercede for its parents if the 'aqiqah is not performed?
Answer:
If the soul has been breathed into it, yes. If the soul has descended into it and it dies in its mother's womb and is aborted, then it is recommended to perform the 'aqiqah for it. It is recommended that it be named and that the 'aqiqah be performed for it, even if it is dead. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If a child dies in its mother's womb in the ninth month, is the 'aqiqah performed for it? And does it intercede for its parents if the 'aqiqah is not performed?
Answer:
If the soul has been breathed into it, yes. If the soul has descended into it and it dies in its mother's womb and is aborted, then it is recommended to perform the 'aqiqah for it. It is recommended that it be named and that the 'aqiqah be performed for it, even if it is dead. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/62 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:02:01)
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