Making Up Fasting for the Unconscious Patient
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Question:
He says: My brother was struck by a stroke the Ramadan before last, and he is still in a coma in the hospital. What is the ruling regarding the months of fasting that he was unable to fast?
Answer:
If his mind is gone, there is no fasting required of him. If his mind is gone and he has no thought, there is no fasting required of him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and may Allah bless you.
He says: My brother was struck by a stroke the Ramadan before last, and he is still in a coma in the hospital. What is the ruling regarding the months of fasting that he was unable to fast?
Answer:
If his mind is gone, there is no fasting required of him. If his mind is gone and he has no thought, there is no fasting required of him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and may Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (204) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1441-04-29] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (22:19)
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