Discussion of the second condition: that the person be of sound mind
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The Shaykh : Now, the second condition is that the person be of sound mind, as opposed to one who is not.
The questioner : The insane person.
The Shaykh : One who is not of sound mind. Better to say "one who is not of sound mind." Why did we choose the question for the one who answered? Why did we say "not of sound mind" and not "the opposite, the insane person"?
The questioner : Because "not of sound mind" includes...
The Shaykh : It includes the insane person and one who has no sensation, and the elderly person who is senile. Yes, very good. What do you say about a man whose father is elderly, senile, does not know anyone, and does not... know anything? Is it obligatory for us to feed on his behalf? Answer: Did you attend the lesson yesterday?
The questioner : No.
The Shaykh : Now, please go ahead.
The questioner : No, he does not feed on his behalf.
The Shaykh : Why?
The questioner : Because he has lost his mind.
The Shaykh : Because he has lost his mind. Well done. May Allah reward you.
The questioner : The insane person.
The Shaykh : One who is not of sound mind. Better to say "one who is not of sound mind." Why did we choose the question for the one who answered? Why did we say "not of sound mind" and not "the opposite, the insane person"?
The questioner : Because "not of sound mind" includes...
The Shaykh : It includes the insane person and one who has no sensation, and the elderly person who is senile. Yes, very good. What do you say about a man whose father is elderly, senile, does not know anyone, and does not... know anything? Is it obligatory for us to feed on his behalf? Answer: Did you attend the lesson yesterday?
The questioner : No.
The Shaykh : Now, please go ahead.
The questioner : No, he does not feed on his behalf.
The Shaykh : Why?
The questioner : Because he has lost his mind.
The Shaykh : Because he has lost his mind. Well done. May Allah reward you.