The obligation of prayer for a woman with weak intellect and teaching her
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Question:
This sister says: I have a sister-in-law who is fifteen years old, and her mental development, O Shaykh, is less than what is normal. Is she considered one of those from whom the pen has been lifted? And if she is not able to preserve the prayer, do we teach her or leave her?
Answer:
The pen is lifted when a person has no intellect at all. But if he has some intellect, and it is only a lightness of mind, and he accepts teaching and guidance, and knows the obligations and duties, then he is not left alone. He is commanded, taught, and encouraged to perform the obligations and duties, because he is not excused; he is accountable. Yes.
This sister says: I have a sister-in-law who is fifteen years old, and her mental development, O Shaykh, is less than what is normal. Is she considered one of those from whom the pen has been lifted? And if she is not able to preserve the prayer, do we teach her or leave her?
Answer:
The pen is lifted when a person has no intellect at all. But if he has some intellect, and it is only a lightness of mind, and he accepts teaching and guidance, and knows the obligations and duties, then he is not left alone. He is commanded, taught, and encouraged to perform the obligations and duties, because he is not excused; he is accountable. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/202 — archive.org (14:33)
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