A woman who has lost her mind and is unable to fast: does she fall under the statement of Allah the Exalted, “And upon those for whom it is difficult is a ransom,” by providing food due to her inability?
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Al-Halabi : Also, meaning, knowledge is opened up in some parts, as is said in this discussion. There is a case I was asked about that confused me: a woman who has lost her mind and no longer knows prayer or fasting, after she used to pray and fast. Is she included in the statement of Allah the Exalted [Al-Baqarah 2:184]?
The Shaykh : No, she is not accountable.
Al-Halabi : And are her sons not required to pay it on her behalf?
The Shaykh : No.
Al-Halabi : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : Please go ahead.
And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom
وعلى الذين يطيقونه فديةThe Shaykh : No, she is not accountable.
Al-Halabi : And are her sons not required to pay it on her behalf?
The Shaykh : No.
Al-Halabi : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : Please go ahead.
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