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#120 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Pengurusan Jenazah Bayi Yang Gugur
What is the ruling on handling the body of a miscarried baby according to gestational age and signs of life?
Short answer
The handling of a miscarried baby's body depends on gestational age, form and signs of life.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The handling of a miscarried baby's body depends on gestational age, form and signs of life. Before 4 lunar months, with no signs of life and no human form, nothing is obligatory, but it is recommended to cover the body with a cloth and bury it. After 4 months, a baby with signs of life is treated as an adult, while one without signs of life but with clear human form must be washed, shrouded and buried without the funeral prayer. A baby born after 6 lunar months must be handled as an adult's body whether born alive or dead.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bayi yang gugur selepas 6 bulan Qamariyyah, sama ada lahir hidup atau meninggal dunia, wajib diuruskan sebagaimana jenazah orang dewasa.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “#120 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Pengurusan Jenazah Bayi Yang Gugur”, 27 July 2026. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2026/07/27/120-taudhih-al-hukmi-hukum-pengurusan-jenazah-bayi-yang-gugur/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-miscarried-baby-funeral-handling/