Is the 'Aqiqah obligatory for a newborn who is born and dies immediately?
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The questioner : Is the 'Aqiqah obligatory for a newborn who is born and dies immediately?
The Shaykh : Yes, if the child is born after the completion of four months, the 'Aqiqah is performed for him and he is given a name, because the soul is breathed into him after four months and he will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection.
The questioner : I say, O Shaykh, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : Yes, please proceed with your question.
The Shaykh : Yes, if the child is born after the completion of four months, the 'Aqiqah is performed for him and he is given a name, because the soul is breathed into him after four months and he will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection.
The questioner : I say, O Shaykh, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : Yes, please proceed with your question.