What is the ruling on a person who died after jumping from the fourth floor, subsequent to suffering from a "delusional disorder" that caused him to hallucinate and see things that were not there, knowing that he was a devout and committed individual, and refused treatment because he himself was a psychiatrist? Will he be held accountable for his action, or is he considered among those for whom the pen has been lifted? And what should we do towards him?
If a person committed an act while their mind was absent and they were unable to control their actions, then there is no sin upon them. This is because the pen has been lifted from them, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The pen has been lifted from three: from the insane person whose mind is overcome, from the sleeper until he awakens, and from the child until he reaches puberty." One should supplicate for their forgiveness and mercy.
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