How is this possible?

**Just_A_Girl13** · 08-20-2011

Asalaamu alaikum,

I was wondering, how is it possible for a person who does not have the mental capacity (i.e. they have some sort of condition) to believe in Islam to be saved from the Hellfire? I mean, logically, there would have to be some way, right? Obviously this is just a hypothetical situation, I was just curious. Can anybody clarify this for me?

Jazak Allahu Khair

**Abz2000** · 08-20-2011

Aa’eyshah narrated that the Prophet said,'
The pen has been lifted from three:
The sleeper until he awakens;
the young child until he reaches puberty;
and the mentally ill until he comprehends.'
(sunan of tirmidhi; sunan of ibn maajah)

hope that was helpful,
peace

**Salahudeen** · 08-20-2011

I'm not sure I understand, are you enquiring about what happens to mentally ill people who have lost touch with reality? If so they are not held to account due to their mental illness.

**Just_A_Girl13** · 08-21-2011

Salaam,

Originally Posted by Salahudeen

I'm not sure I understand, are you enquiring about what happens to mentally ill people who have lost touch with reality?

Yes, that's what I was asking. Jazak Allahu Khair

**Scimitar** · 08-23-2011

Someone answer her.

**Scimitar** · 08-24-2011

So it stands to reason that the mentally ill person is exempt from the recording of sin, until they gain a sense of normality again? correct?

**noorseeker** · 08-28-2011

Then they no account to answer for. They will not know right from wrong,

In my experience a lot of muslim mental patients turn to religion, then they drift away, as i think its too much for them,

But they still have mental problems

It could be a blessing in disguise,

But May allah swt keeps our minds healthy , and make us look past the stigma that is mental health problems,

Ameen

**Innocent Soul** · 08-30-2011

Sorry sis for the late reply. I came across this verse.

There is not upon the blind any guilt or upon the lame any guilt or upon the ill any guilt [for remaining behind]. And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger - He will admit him to gardens beneath which rivers flow; but whoever turns away - He will punish him with a painful punishment. (Surat Al-Fatĥ 48:17)