There is nothing wrong with giving food and drink to a mentally impaired person during the day in Ramadan

On the first day of Ramadan, I had a visit from an old lady who is one
hundred years old. Sometimes she is aware and sometimes she is not
aware. She asked me to make coffee for her, and I did that and brought
the coffee to her. Is there any sin on me for that? Pleasenote that I
told her that it was Ramadan. Please advise me, may Allah reward you.
Praise be to Allaah.
If it seems that she is mentally impaired and that she has become
senile, there is nothing wrong with your making coffee for her,
because sheis not obliged to fast. The fact that she is partly
rational, such as when shesays, 'Do such and such or bring me such and
such,' does not mean that she is of completely sound mind. In most
cases one who reaches the age of one hundred has become senile and has
changed. If it seems to you that she ismentally impaired and that she
is not fully aware, there is nothing wrong with her eating and
drinking. But if you think that she is fully of sound mind and that
she is being negligent, then do not give her coffee or anything else,
lest you arehelping her in falsehood. Allah says (interpretation of
the meaning):
"Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwa (virtue, righteousness
andpiety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression"
[al-Maa'idah 5:2].
If a person asks for food in Ramadan and he is healthy and is Muslim,
he should not be given eitherfood or drink or cigarettes, and he
should not be helped in falsehood.
But if he is mentally impaired, such as one who has an intellectual
disability, has become senile, is insane or is very old, there is no
blame on them because fasting is waived in their case.

Ramadan is nearly over, but we are still Muslims

"Ramadan is over. Life goes on. But we are still Muslim, and Allah is
still our Lord. We still call to Allah even though we're not
surrounded by hundreds every night who are doing the same. We still
pray our salat because it's required of us inside of Ramadan and
outside of it.We hold on tight to this passion for seeking Allah's
great pleasure and we willfight for it if we feel it slipping.
We are not Ramadan Muslims, we are Real Muslims, and we act like it."

What to Say on Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power

The last ten nights of Ramadan are here. This is an amazing, powerful,
unique time. These days are the most spiritually charged days of the
year, more full of power than a great star or the mighty ocean. And
one of these days is Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, equal to a
thousand months. Every prayer is magnified, every good deed is
multiplied exponentially.
What to say during Laylat al-Qadr? It is recommended to supplicate a
lot during thisnight. It is reported from 'Aisha (ra), that she said:
"OMessenger of ALLAH! What if I knew which night Lailatul-Qadr was,
then what should I say in it?" The Prophet (PBUH) said.- "Say.-
(Allahumma innaka 'affuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'annee.)
"O ALLAH You are The One Who pardons greatly, and loves to pardon, so
pardon me."
[reported by at-Tirmithi]
I also wish to remind everyone that all difficulties pass, all
troubles pass. Hard times don't last, but strong people do! Worry if
you must, but do not fear. Allah is with you. He is TheForgiving, The
Merciful, The Loving, and the Giver of Peace. Call upon Him,
especially during this blessed time. You have no idea how much your
worship at this special time is valued. More than any of us can count.
SubhanAllah.

Let Ramadan Do Its Work

•*• Ramadan Mubarak! •*• Alhamdulillah for the arrival of this sacred
and special month! May Allah bless our brothers and sisters all over
the world.
Going into Ramadan, manyof us are experiencing hardships of some kind.
Some of us are dealing with painful relationship problems,
difficulties in our marriages, problems with in-laws, breakups, debt,
loneliness, or are struggling with feelings of shame and guilt.
Let's allow Ramadan to be a soothing balm for our souls. Let it purify
us. Let Ramadan remind us of Allah's immense and infinite favors. Let
Ramadan do its inner workon us, and when it's over let's not go back
to what we were.
If Ramadan allows us to climb ten steps higher on the ladder toward
Jannah, then maybe after Ramadan we fall back two or three steps, but
not all the way. Be better and stronger than we were. This holy month
will teach us, if we let it.
New Habits, Insha'Allah
I told my daughter Salma a few days ago – she just turned six years
old – that Ramadan is a time for giving up not only food and water,
but also bad habits. I said, "Let's make adeal. I will try not to lose
my temper when you misbehave, and you will work on being less grouchy
and more gratefulfor all your blessings." To my pleasure, Salma smiled
and said, "Okay, that's a deal."
Of course I don't want this to be a change in Ramadan only. I hope
that Ramadan will set me on a new course, enabling me to be a better
parent all year long, and will teach my daughter how to be more aware
of the ne'mah (blessings and provisions) in her life.
As for the fast itself, it is hard. Ramadan is in summertime, while
much of the world is suffering from heat and drought. When we get to
Maghreb, it's a relief and a joy to break fast, especially with family
and friends.
Even better than that is Allah's reward, which comes when we need it
most and least expect it, and is always greater than we can imagine,
Insha'Allah.
As the Messenger of Allah (sws) said, "The fasting person experiences
two joys: one when he breaks his fast, and one when he meets His Lord"
(Muslim).
Give Sadaqah and Make Dua'
Lastly, let's remember those who are suffering. Afghanistan and Yemen
are in the midst of famine. The Horn of Africa is withering from
drought. The people of Syria are struggling and dying as we speak.
Give sadaqah if you can, through organizations such as Islamic Relief
, Islamic Relief UK , and Life for Relief and Development .
And make dua'! Your dua' matters. The Prophet Muhammad, may God bless
him and grant him peace, said that there are three whose dua is never
rejected by Allah: a fasting person at the time of breaking fast, the
just rulerand the one who is oppressed.' (Ahmad,Tirmidhi)
O Allah, for You do we fast,and for You do we break our fast. All
praise is due toYou, who fed us, and gave us to drink, and made us
Muslims. Purify us during this month, relieve us fromour burdens, and
forgive us. – Ameen.