Ruling on one who loses consciousness during the day in Ramadan
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A woman suffered a stroke before Ramadan and did not fall into a complete state of unconsciousness; she would begin the prayer and, during the prayer, speak to those around her. When Ramadan approached, she fell into a complete state of unconsciousness;But the doctors said: she could hear, and then she passed away in Ramadan. So, is expiation required on her behalf?
This woman—may Allah reward you—who suffered a stroke before Ramadan and remained unconscious or in a state of lost consciousness, a poor person should be fed on her behalf for each day. This is because the correct view is that unconsciousness does not prevent the obligation of fasting, but it does prevent the obligation of prayer. So, if a person is rendered unconscious without his own choice and remains so for two or three days, no prayer is required of him. However, if it is by his own choice, such as if he is rendered unconscious by anesthesia, then he is obligated to make up the missed fasts.
This woman—may Allah reward you—who suffered a stroke before Ramadan and remained unconscious or in a state of lost consciousness, a poor person should be fed on her behalf for each day. This is because the correct view is that unconsciousness does not prevent the obligation of fasting, but it does prevent the obligation of prayer. So, if a person is rendered unconscious without his own choice and remains so for two or three days, no prayer is required of him. However, if it is by his own choice, such as if he is rendered unconscious by anesthesia, then he is obligated to make up the missed fasts.