…obligatory prayer and fasting occupy an exalted station in
the sight of God. It is, however, in a state of health that their virtue can be
realized. In time of ill health it is not permissible to observe these
obligations; such hath been the bidding of the Lord, exalted be His glory, at
all times. Blessed be such men and women as pay heed, and observe His precepts.
All praise be unto God, He who hath sent down the verses and is the Revealer of
undoubted proofs!
(Baha’u’llah, ‘Questions and Answers’ section of the
Kitab-i-Aqdas)
