What should my sister with Down syndrome do if she is unable to fast for the first time after reaching puberty? And how much is the fidyah for her, if it is required?
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If your sister has Down syndrome and is unable to distinguish, then she is not obligated to fast, nor to make up missed fasts, nor to pay expiation (). This is because she is not held religiously accountable due to her lack of intellect, and intellect is a condition for the obligation of fasting.
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