The Children's Position Regarding an Elderly Father Who Has Lost His Memory
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Question:
The questioner, Abu Ali, says: My father is over eighty years old, and, praise be to Allah, he was one of those who were diligent in keeping the prayers. However, in his final years, regarding the prayer, he does not catch it, O Shaykh. We remind him of it at the time of prayer, but for some of the prayers he does not pay attention to us. What is our position toward him?
Answer:
Remind him. If you remind him of it and he is old and has a deficiency or a lack of awareness, he is excused. But you should remind him and persist in reminding him. Yes.
The questioner, Abu Ali, says: My father is over eighty years old, and, praise be to Allah, he was one of those who were diligent in keeping the prayers. However, in his final years, regarding the prayer, he does not catch it, O Shaykh. We remind him of it at the time of prayer, but for some of the prayers he does not pay attention to us. What is our position toward him?
Answer:
Remind him. If you remind him of it and he is old and has a deficiency or a lack of awareness, he is excused. But you should remind him and persist in reminding him. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/088 — archive.org (8:56)
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