The ruling on prayer and fasting for one who suffers from memory loss
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The Shaykh:
May Allah welcome you.
The questioner:
Two questions, Shaykh. The first question: My elder is advanced in age and suffers from memory loss and frequent forgetfulness. Does he have to fast and pray, Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
If he has his mind and intellect intact, he has to pray according to his condition. As for fasting, he breaks his fast if fasting is too difficult for him. If Allah heals him, he must make up the days he did not fast. Yes.
May Allah welcome you.
The questioner:
Two questions, Shaykh. The first question: My elder is advanced in age and suffers from memory loss and frequent forgetfulness. Does he have to fast and pray, Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
If he has his mind and intellect intact, he has to pray according to his condition. As for fasting, he breaks his fast if fasting is too difficult for him. If Allah heals him, he must make up the days he did not fast. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4397] حكم الصلاة والصيام لمن أُصيب بضعف الذاكرة - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (0:12)
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