The ruling on one whose memory is lost due to a stroke

Question:
We received this question, in which the questioner says: My mother, O Shaykh, suffered a stroke on her right side. She used to be one who prayed, performed the late-night prayer, recited the Qur'an, and did good deeds. Now she does none of that. I know that she recognizes us and speaks, but I do not know if her memory is always present or not. So I fear for her a bad ending.

Answer:
We ask Allah for her healing and well-being. As long as her memory was lost due to the stroke, there is no blame on her and she is not held accountable. And praise be to Allah. If she was a righteous worshipper and devoted in her state of health, then what she used to do when she was healthy is recorded for her; she is given the reward for that. And the favor of Allah is vast. You should treat her well and be gentle with her, and provide for her what she needs. You are doing good, and this is dutifulness, excellence, and a religious duty toward your mother. Yes.