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Fasting for Alzheimer's Patient
An Alzheimer's patient does not recognize times and days; she knows the meaning of Ramadan but says: I am fasting while she eats and drinks. We told her: intend to fast every day, and if you get tired, break your fast. Is she required to fast, and should we keep reminding her to refrain from food or drink?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: She can fast if she is able to do so and remembers it; otherwise, she cannot, and God knows best.
