Does a schizophrenia patient have to fast?

Q: Does one diagnosed with paranoid/schizophrenia and taking medication (injections and tablets) for it have to pray and fast or is he/she labelled as not of sound mind/insane?

A: If he can fast and pray then he must do so.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)