Fatawaa

Subject : Is Zakat al-Fitr Obligatory for an Unborn Child (Fetus)?
Fatwa Number : 4210
Date : 10-02-2026
Classified : "Fiter Zakat "Alms paid in Ramadan
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Is Zakat al-Fitr obligatory for an unborn child (fetus)?



The Answer :

Zakat al-Fitr is not obligatory for a fetus. However, if the child is born before sunset on the last day of Ramadan, then Zakat al-Fitr must be given on their behalf.







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