The obligation of those with mental deficiency, according to its degrees
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Regarding the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) concerning the insane person until he regains his senses, he says: There are types of mental deficiency, and they are of different degrees. Some have a mild deficiency, and some have a severe one. Are all of these considered not obligated?
Answer:
No, not all of them. The one who has no awareness at all is not obligated. As for the one who has some awareness, he is obligated to the extent of his awareness.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Regarding the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) concerning the insane person until he regains his senses, he says: There are types of mental deficiency, and they are of different degrees. Some have a mild deficiency, and some have a severe one. Are all of these considered not obligated?
Answer:
No, not all of them. The one who has no awareness at all is not obligated. As for the one who has some awareness, he is obligated to the extent of his awareness.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب أمر الصبي بالصلاة تمرينا لا وجوبا — islamhouse.com (58:15)
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