Ruling on making up fasts on behalf of a deceased person
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Question:
After that, we move on to the message from the questioner (K. S. 'A.) from al-Bukayriyah, al-Qassim. She says: We ask Your Eminence, the Shaykh, to answer this question. My brother died in a fire, and he was nineteen years old. He has now been dead for about two years. He did not fast during his life after reaching puberty except for one day only. What should we do? Should we give charity on his behalf, or should we fast? The questioner is from al-Bukayriyah.
Answer:
If this deceased person used to pray, then the best for you is to fast on his behalf; because he was negligent and careless. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1147 It is agreed upon that it is authentic. The guardian is: the close relative, such as his brother, his father, his paternal uncle, and the like. So if he had a fast of Ramadan, or a vow, or an expiation upon him, it is recommended for his relatives to fast on his behalf.
As for if he did not pray; the one who does not pray is a disbeliever; so you do not have to fast, and it is not prescribed for you to fast on his behalf. But if he used to pray, but he was careless about fasting, he should be asked for forgiveness, and fasts should be made up on his behalf. We ask Allah for guidance for everyone.
The presenter: O Allah, amen. May Allah reward you with good, Your Eminence, the Shaykh.
After that, we move on to the message from the questioner (K. S. 'A.) from al-Bukayriyah, al-Qassim. She says: We ask Your Eminence, the Shaykh, to answer this question. My brother died in a fire, and he was nineteen years old. He has now been dead for about two years. He did not fast during his life after reaching puberty except for one day only. What should we do? Should we give charity on his behalf, or should we fast? The questioner is from al-Bukayriyah.
Answer:
If this deceased person used to pray, then the best for you is to fast on his behalf; because he was negligent and careless. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: If anyone dies in a state (that he had to complete) some fasts, his heir must fast on his behalf.
من مات وعليه صيام؛ صام عنه وليهAs for if he did not pray; the one who does not pray is a disbeliever; so you do not have to fast, and it is not prescribed for you to fast on his behalf. But if he used to pray, but he was careless about fasting, he should be asked for forgiveness, and fasts should be made up on his behalf. We ask Allah for guidance for everyone.
The presenter: O Allah, amen. May Allah reward you with good, Your Eminence, the Shaykh.
Source
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