Must a bewitched woman who does not pray, fast, or tolerate hearing the Qur'an, and is sometimes not in full control of her mental faculties, offer expiation by feeding the needy if Ramadan comes?
The bewitched person experiences three states:
First: The magic affects their mind, rendering them like a madman; in this state, they are not held accountable, and there is no sin upon them. This is supported by the : «The pen is lifted from three: from the sleeper until he awakens, from the child until he reaches puberty, and from the madman until he regains his sanity.» Scholars have unanimously agreed that the madman is not obligated to perform bodily acts of worship.
Second: Their mind is sound, but the magic diverts them from fasting. In this case, they must strive against themselves, perform the obligatory duties, and frequently engage in remembrance (dhikr) and lawful , such as Al-Fatiha and the two Al-Mu'awwidhat (Surahs Al-Falaq and An-Nas). If the magic overwhelms them and they are unable to fast, they must make up the missed fasts once they recover, as it is an illness from which recovery is hoped. If recovery is not hoped for, they are not required to make up the fasts but should feed one poor person for each day.
Third: They are sane at times and lose their sanity at other times. In this case, they are obligated to fast during the times when they are sane, but not otherwise.
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