The death of the fetus due to the pregnant woman's action and what is required of her
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The questioner:
A pregnant woman wanted to carry something heavy, so she leaned on her belly with her back, and the fetus died in her womb. Does she owe a ransom payment?
The Shaykh:
Yes, since the fetus died due to her action, which was that she leaned on the fetus or relied on it, this caused it to die. So she owes an expiation of freeing a slave. Since a slave is not available now, if she cannot do that, she must fast two consecutive months. Yes.
The presenter:
There are many questions, Shaykh. Shall we continue?
The Shaykh:
By Allah, there is nothing left. The iqamah. Yes. But usually, the group has a right.
A pregnant woman wanted to carry something heavy, so she leaned on her belly with her back, and the fetus died in her womb. Does she owe a ransom payment?
The Shaykh:
Yes, since the fetus died due to her action, which was that she leaned on the fetus or relied on it, this caused it to die. So she owes an expiation of freeing a slave. Since a slave is not available now, if she cannot do that, she must fast two consecutive months. Yes.
The presenter:
There are many questions, Shaykh. Shall we continue?
The Shaykh:
By Allah, there is nothing left. The iqamah. Yes. But usually, the group has a right.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-01-الانتحار وجريمة قتل النفس المعصومة|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:02:49)
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