A mentally ill person who cannot fast: does he feed people on his behalf?

The questioner : This is a woman calling in on the line. She says: Shaykh Muhammad, a man broke his fast. In the two past Ramadans, he was ill. Does he feed people on his behalf, Honorable Shaykh?

The Shaykh : As long as the man’s recovery is not expected, he must feed people on his behalf. However, if his recovery is expected, he should not wait; rather, he should wait until Allah grants him health and he fasts. So, the man should...

The questioner : He is not present, but he is mentally ill, Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says.

The Shaykh : Then he feeds people on his behalf.

The questioner : He feeds people on his behalf.

The Shaykh : One poor person for every day.

The questioner : All right.