If a newborn is born dead, is the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) performed on his behalf?
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Question:
If a newborn is born dead, is the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) performed on his behalf?
Answer:
Yes, if the newborn reached four months or more, it is recommended to perform the 'aqiqah on his behalf, even if he died. Yes.
If a newborn is born dead, is the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) performed on his behalf?
Answer:
Yes, if the newborn reached four months or more, it is recommended to perform the 'aqiqah on his behalf, even if he died. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1685 -3022] إذا ولد المولود ميتا فهل يعق عنه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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