Zakatul-Fitr on behalf of the second fetus

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Q: Is it permissible to pay Zakatul-Fitr on behalf of an embryo?

A: It is recommendable to pay Zakatul-Fitr on behalf of an embryo as was the practice of `Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him). However, it is not obligatory. In fact, if Zakatul-Fitr is due on it before coming into existence, Zakah would be due on the embryos of beasts of burden with greater reason.May Allah grant us success. Mau blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!