Could you please clarify the ruling on giving Sadaqah for a fetus in its mother's womb?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Zakāh al-Fitr is not obligatory for the fetus according to the majority of scholars. Ibn al-Mundhir reported a consensus on this matter. However, the Hanbalis consider it commendable to pay it on behalf of the fetus. As for giving general charity for the fetus, there is nothing to prevent it. The actions of Uthman and other Companions indicate the permissibility of giving charity on its behalf.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/46252
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 46252
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy