The expiation of the one who left her child near the fire and he died
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Question:
May Allah keep you safe. A woman left her child near the fire and went to do some of the household chores. After she returned and removed the danger, the child died from this fire. It is known that this fire consisted of embers, like coals and ash. What is required of her?
Answer:
If she left him near the fire and he moved and fell into it, she owes an expiation: freeing a slave. If she cannot find one, she must fast for two months. This is because she was negligent and caused his death. It was obligatory for her to keep the child away from the fire or to extinguish the fire. Leaving him near embers and fire when he has no understanding or awareness of this negligence is without doubt a case where she owes an expiation.
May Allah keep you safe. A woman left her child near the fire and went to do some of the household chores. After she returned and removed the danger, the child died from this fire. It is known that this fire consisted of embers, like coals and ash. What is required of her?
Answer:
If she left him near the fire and he moved and fell into it, she owes an expiation: freeing a slave. If she cannot find one, she must fast for two months. This is because she was negligent and caused his death. It was obligatory for her to keep the child away from the fire or to extinguish the fire. Leaving him near embers and fire when he has no understanding or awareness of this negligence is without doubt a case where she owes an expiation.
Source
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