The 'Aqiqah for a female child who died in her mother's womb
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is the 'aqiqah performed for a female child who died in her mother's womb?
Answer:
If the child is born on the fifth or sixth day, the 'aqiqah is performed for it, because the soul has been breathed into it. For a male, it is two animals, and for a female, it is one. However, if it dies before the fifth day, no, the 'aqiqah is not performed for it, nor is the funeral prayer offered for it, as it is not considered a human being. But if it is born on the fifth day, after the soul has been breathed into it, it is washed and the funeral prayer is offered for it, and it is recommended to perform the 'aqiqah for it. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is the 'aqiqah performed for a female child who died in her mother's womb?
Answer:
If the child is born on the fifth or sixth day, the 'aqiqah is performed for it, because the soul has been breathed into it. For a male, it is two animals, and for a female, it is one. However, if it dies before the fifth day, no, the 'aqiqah is not performed for it, nor is the funeral prayer offered for it, as it is not considered a human being. But if it is born on the fifth day, after the soul has been breathed into it, it is washed and the funeral prayer is offered for it, and it is recommended to perform the 'aqiqah for it. Yes.
Source
فتاوى المسجد الحرام (شعبان ١٤١٧ هـ) - ٤ — archive.org (45:10)
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