Are these categories obligated in acts of worship and legal matters?
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Question:
I have relatives, among them are the deaf, the mute, and the intellectually disabled. Are these people, O Shaykh, obligated like others in acts of worship and legal matters?
Answer:
Answer: Yes, if they have intellects, legal accountability follows intellect. If they have intellects, the obligations of the Shari'ah are obligatory upon them according to their ability. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: (*So fear Allah as much as you are able*). And now, praise be to Allah, education has been found for the deaf and mute, and understanding has been found for them; they are taught and they understand.
I have relatives, among them are the deaf, the mute, and the intellectually disabled. Are these people, O Shaykh, obligated like others in acts of worship and legal matters?
Answer:
Answer: Yes, if they have intellects, legal accountability follows intellect. If they have intellects, the obligations of the Shari'ah are obligatory upon them according to their ability. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: (*So fear Allah as much as you are able*). And now, praise be to Allah, education has been found for the deaf and mute, and understanding has been found for them; they are taught and they understand.
Source
www.alfawzan.af.org.sa
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