How is the customary wage (ajr al-mithl) for a mother's custody and breastfeeding estimated if there is currently no one available to breastfeed or provide custody for a wage?
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The mother or another woman is entitled to a fee for fostering and breastfeeding the newborn. If the fee is not specified, the foster mother or wet nurse is entitled to a fair wage (ajrat al-mithl), which is determined by experts and those with experience, based on the service and breastfeeding provided.
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