Is it obligatory for the family of a person who died of cancer after Ramadan to fast on his behalf?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A woman says that her husband died of cancer after Ramadan. She says that since this illness is not usually expected to end, what is required of the heirs regarding fasting Ramadan on behalf of this deceased person?
Answer:
They are required to feed people; they feed on his behalf,[Al-Baqarah 2:184], so they feed on his behalf for the days of Ramadan, half a sa' for each day, fifteen sa' for the whole month.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A woman says that her husband died of cancer after Ramadan. She says that since this illness is not usually expected to end, what is required of the heirs regarding fasting Ramadan on behalf of this deceased person?
Answer:
They are required to feed people; they feed on his behalf,
And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person
وَعَلَى الَّذِينَ يُطِيقُونَهُ فِدْيَةٌ طَعَامُ مِسْكِينٍ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجب على أهل شخص توفي إثر مرض السرطان بعد رمضان، أن يصوموا عنه؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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