The 'Aqiqah for a newborn who died after birth
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Question:
What is the ruling on the 'aqiqah if a child is born in the seventh month and then dies? Is the 'aqiqah obligatory for his father?
Answer:
It is not obligatory. Even if the child is born, delivered safely, and lives, the 'aqiqah is not obligatory; it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It is a sunnah for the newborn once the soul is breathed into him, whether he remains alive or passes away. One performs the 'aqiqah on his behalf. This is a sunnah: if he does it, he receives reward, and if he leaves it, there is no sin on him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
What is the ruling on the 'aqiqah if a child is born in the seventh month and then dies? Is the 'aqiqah obligatory for his father?
Answer:
It is not obligatory. Even if the child is born, delivered safely, and lives, the 'aqiqah is not obligatory; it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It is a sunnah for the newborn once the soul is breathed into him, whether he remains alive or passes away. One performs the 'aqiqah on his behalf. This is a sunnah: if he does it, he receives reward, and if he leaves it, there is no sin on him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، بداية من باب تكثير السواد في الفتن — islamhouse.com (1:23:31)
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