An elderly member in our family just passed away. She suffered from a mental illness (psychotic behaviours) and thus she had not prayed or fasted for many years. Do her children have to ensure her prayers and fasts are paid for? February 20, 2022 by Hasan mahdi The executor of the will or oldest son or daughter is responsible and yes must seek to get someone to do the salah or do it themselves Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli englishnamaz