Is the fetus in its mother's womb, into which the soul has been breathed, prayed over, and is its mother also prayed over?
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The questioner : Is the fetus in its mother's womb, into which the soul has been breathed, prayed over, and is its mother also prayed over?
The Shaykh : I mean, the intention is made; it does not mean that the mother and the fetus are prayed over at the same time.
The questioner : And is it prescribed for the imam to inform the people that the deceased was pregnant?
The Shaykh : His intention alone is not sufficient unless the fetus is separated, meaning it is a child; in that case, there is no harm. However, announcing that she was pregnant may not be appropriate, but it is sufficient if he knows it.
The Shaykh : I mean, the intention is made; it does not mean that the mother and the fetus are prayed over at the same time.
The questioner : And is it prescribed for the imam to inform the people that the deceased was pregnant?
The Shaykh : His intention alone is not sufficient unless the fetus is separated, meaning it is a child; in that case, there is no harm. However, announcing that she was pregnant may not be appropriate, but it is sufficient if he knows it.