What is the ruling on paying zakat al-fitr on behalf of a fetus in its mother's womb?
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Question:
Is zakat obligatory on the fetus while it is in its mother's womb before it moves?
Answer:
It is recommended, it is not obligatory on the fetus. It is recommended to pay it on its behalf, but it is not obligatory until it is born. It is recommended, as a recommendation, until it is born. Even if it is born, even if it is an infant who does not eat food, 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to pay zakat on behalf of the fetus, zakat al-fitr, as a recommendation.
Is zakat obligatory on the fetus while it is in its mother's womb before it moves?
Answer:
It is recommended, it is not obligatory on the fetus. It is recommended to pay it on its behalf, but it is not obligatory until it is born. It is recommended, as a recommendation, until it is born. Even if it is born, even if it is an infant who does not eat food, 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to pay zakat on behalf of the fetus, zakat al-fitr, as a recommendation.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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