The Ruling on Prayer and Fasting for One Who Lost Consciousness for Three Months
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, a man was struck by an illness and lost consciousness as a result, so he was unaware of anyone for three months. After that, his consciousness returned by the grace of Allah. What are the legal rulings regarding fasting and prayer?
Answer:
He owes no prayer for the three months he was unconscious, in a state of fainting, or without his mind. As for fasting, he must make it up if Ramadan passed while he was ill, if Allah grants him health. As for prayer, he does not make it up, because prayer is repeated five times a day and night. But Ramadan does not repeat; it is only one month a year. So he makes it up? Yes.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, a man was struck by an illness and lost consciousness as a result, so he was unaware of anyone for three months. After that, his consciousness returned by the grace of Allah. What are the legal rulings regarding fasting and prayer?
Answer:
He owes no prayer for the three months he was unconscious, in a state of fainting, or without his mind. As for fasting, he must make it up if Ramadan passed while he was ill, if Allah grants him health. As for prayer, he does not make it up, because prayer is repeated five times a day and night. But Ramadan does not repeat; it is only one month a year. So he makes it up? Yes.
Source
لقاء رمضان 09-09-1436هـ — alfawzan.live (22:11)
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