Prayer to the extent of one's ability
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 8817 )
Q3: My brother was afflicted with a severe illness that prevented him from speaking, but his heart remembers Allah whenever the time for prayer arrives, and his tongue stammers in the recitation. Should he leave off the prayer until he recovers, or should he pray in his current state?
A3: Your brother must pray according to his condition and to the extent of his ability, as long as he is of sound mind; because of the saying of Allah the Exalted:[At-Taghabun 64:16] and because of what is established from the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Sahih al-Bukhari 7288 the hadith.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.
Q3: My brother was afflicted with a severe illness that prevented him from speaking, but his heart remembers Allah whenever the time for prayer arrives, and his tongue stammers in the recitation. Should he leave off the prayer until he recovers, or should he pray in his current state?
A3: Your brother must pray according to his condition and to the extent of his ability, as long as he is of sound mind; because of the saying of Allah the Exalted:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْAnd if I order you to do something, then do of it as much as you can.
إذا أمرتكم بأمر فأتوا منه ما استطعتمAnd success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.
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www.alifta.gov.sa
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