Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Question
Will I need to offer funeral prayer and burial for my baby who is stillborn after 5 months of development?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate
Sorry to hear of your difficult situation. May Allah Most High grant you ease and well-being.
It is not required for you to perform the Janaza prayer for your child. The prerequisite for the funeral prayer is that the child must show some signs of life after delivery. [Maydani, al-Lubab fi Sharh al-Kitab]
Despite this, you will still shroud and bury the child. [Ibid.]
Remaining Positive
In times of difficulty, try to remain positive. Reflect on the life of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace). He, too, lost more than three of his children, some of whom passed away in his hands and he cried. However, he did not lose hope and gratitude with Allah Most High, and he remained content with Allah’s decree. [Amiri, Bahjat al-Mahafil]
Hope this helps
Allah knows best
[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani