The ruling on the fasting of one who lost consciousness for years
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Question:
There are some questions that, meaning, fall outside the scope of medical fatwas, and we will make time for them, if Allah wills. This questioner says: Some patients may suffer from strokes and other incurable diseases that have confined them to their beds, and they have become completely unconscious for many long years. What is the ruling on fasting for this man, and how does he make up for it, or feed people on his behalf?
Answer:
If he is completely unconscious and years have passed, he owes nothing, because he is not accountable during the period of loss of intellect.
And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saidJami` at-Tirmidhi 1423Hasan (Darussalam), and he mentioned among them This applies to the loss of intellect in their case, so the one who suffered a stroke and lost consciousness is even more entitled to the ruling that he owes nothing during the period of his lack of awareness. But if Allah heals him and his health and awareness return to him, he will fast and pray in the future, as for what has passed, Allah has waived it from him, because he was not accountable during that period. May Allah reward you,
There are some questions that, meaning, fall outside the scope of medical fatwas, and we will make time for them, if Allah wills. This questioner says: Some patients may suffer from strokes and other incurable diseases that have confined them to their beds, and they have become completely unconscious for many long years. What is the ruling on fasting for this man, and how does he make up for it, or feed people on his behalf?
Answer:
If he is completely unconscious and years have passed, he owes nothing, because he is not accountable during the period of loss of intellect.
And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said
The pen has been lifted from three
رفع القلم عن ثلاثةThe insane person until he regains consciousness,
المجنون حتى يفيق،And the sleeper until he awakens,
والنائم حتى يستيقظ،
Source
الفتاوى الفقهية في المسائل الطبية الرمضانية، الفتاوي الفقهية في المسائل الطبية الرمضانية — islamhouse.com (25:26)
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