Ruling on making up the fast of Ramadan on behalf of a deceased person
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Question:
This questioner says: My mother fell into a coma at the beginning of Ramadan. She was healthy and sound, and she did not fast this month. After that, she passed away after the festival. What is required of the children? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
If she left off fasting because of the illness that struck her, and the illness continued with her until she died, then she owes nothing. But if she recovered from the illness and was able to make up the fasts, yet she delayed without an excuse until she died, then the fasts must be made up on her behalf. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1147 Yes.
This questioner says: My mother fell into a coma at the beginning of Ramadan. She was healthy and sound, and she did not fast this month. After that, she passed away after the festival. What is required of the children? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
If she left off fasting because of the illness that struck her, and the illness continued with her until she died, then she owes nothing. But if she recovered from the illness and was able to make up the fasts, yet she delayed without an excuse until she died, then the fasts must be made up on her behalf. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
If anyone dies in a state (that he had to complete) some fasts
من مات وعليه صيامHis guardian fasts on his behalf.
صام عنه وليه.
Source
نور على الدرب 19-11-1438هـ ح2 — af.org.sa (9:34)
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