What is done with a fetus if it died before it was born?
In the condition that the fetus dies in the womb of its mother after reaching nine months therein, what is the obligation upon its parents? Is the fetus given a name? Is the fetus washed? Is it prayed over? Are condolences offered? Please give an answer as soon as possible.
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Under these circumstances, the fetus is to be washed, shrouded, and prayed over. This is the opinion of many of the scholars of Fiqh, due to what was established from the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, that he said: “T The meaning of 'stillborn' is 'the child born dead'. The Hanbali scholar The opinion holding the legality of praying over it is the opinion of Offering condolences for the child's death is legislated because it is an affliction that is included in the Hadeeth: “ Likewise, it is recommended to give the child a name, in accordance with the opinions of Allaah Knows best.
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