My son is 26 months old, and he fell into a water tank and died. Does his mother have to fast or not?
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Fatwa number ( 19317 )
Q: My son is 26 months old, and he fell into a water tank and died. Does his mother have to fast or not?
A: If the child’s mother was negligent in leaving him near the open tank, she owes an expiation, which is freeing a believing slave. If she cannot find one, she must fast for two consecutive months. If she was not negligent, meaning she left him in a safe place but he crawled until he reached the tank, she owes nothing; because the original state is the innocence of the conscience. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: My son is 26 months old, and he fell into a water tank and died. Does his mother have to fast or not?
A: If the child’s mother was negligent in leaving him near the open tank, she owes an expiation, which is freeing a believing slave. If she cannot find one, she must fast for two consecutive months. If she was not negligent, meaning she left him in a safe place but he crawled until he reached the tank, she owes nothing; because the original state is the innocence of the conscience. 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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