What is the ruling on washing a fetus in the Maliki school of thought?
For a fetus, according to the Maliki school, there are two situations: The first is if its life is confirmed, in which case it is washed, prayed over, and buried like an adult. The second is if its life is not confirmed, in which case it is not washed or prayed over; rather, it is recommended to wash its blood, and it is obligatory to bury it wrapped in a cloth.
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