She went out to fetch water and left her daughter in the house, so she fell into water and died
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Fatwa number ( 20928 )
Q: My wife’s mother went out to fetch water from the well, which was 25 years ago, and left her daughter, who was one year old. When she returned, she found that the child had fallen into a pot of water and died. The people of that time did not have spacious houses, so the water and other items were in one room. Question: Does she owe anything? Is an expiation obligatory for her?
A: If the woman mentioned left the girl near the water, which was uncovered and had no barrier to prevent the girl from falling in, then she owes the expiation for accidental killing, which is freeing a believing slave. If she cannot find one, she must fast for two consecutive months (sixty days), because she is considered to have caused her death.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: My wife’s mother went out to fetch water from the well, which was 25 years ago, and left her daughter, who was one year old. When she returned, she found that the child had fallen into a pot of water and died. The people of that time did not have spacious houses, so the water and other items were in one room. Question: Does she owe anything? Is an expiation obligatory for her?
A: If the woman mentioned left the girl near the water, which was uncovered and had no barrier to prevent the girl from falling in, then she owes the expiation for accidental killing, which is freeing a believing slave. If she cannot find one, she must fast for two consecutive months (sixty days), because she is considered to have caused her death.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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