Is there an expiation for a sick person who leaves off prayer and fasting?
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Question:
My sister passed away in Ramadan. She was in the hospital and was unable to fast. Does she owe an expiation for prayer and fasting?
Answer:
Answer: As for prayer, if she was able to pray, she should pray. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The sick person should pray standing, and if he cannot, then sitting, and if he cannot, then on his side.” So she should pray according to her condition. As for fasting, if it was difficult for her, or if it would delay her recovery, or if the doctors advised her not to fast, then she should break her fast. (And whoever is sick or on a journey, then an equal number of days later). If the illness continued with her and she did not recover from it, and she died in it, then she owes nothing. But if she recovered and was able to make up the fasts, but she delayed and did not hasten to do so, then it remains a debt in her estate, and it must be made up on her behalf. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever dies with fasts remaining, his guardian should fast on his behalf.”
My sister passed away in Ramadan. She was in the hospital and was unable to fast. Does she owe an expiation for prayer and fasting?
Answer:
Answer: As for prayer, if she was able to pray, she should pray. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The sick person should pray standing, and if he cannot, then sitting, and if he cannot, then on his side.” So she should pray according to her condition. As for fasting, if it was difficult for her, or if it would delay her recovery, or if the doctors advised her not to fast, then she should break her fast. (And whoever is sick or on a journey, then an equal number of days later). If the illness continued with her and she did not recover from it, and she died in it, then she owes nothing. But if she recovered and was able to make up the fasts, but she delayed and did not hasten to do so, then it remains a debt in her estate, and it must be made up on her behalf. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever dies with fasts remaining, his guardian should fast on his behalf.”
Source
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