Is the death of a woman who threw herself from a balcony after suffering from severe depression and hallucinations resulting from chemical and hormonal changes in the brain — as mentioned by doctors — considered suicide and an act of disbelief, or is she a martyr due to her illness over which she had no control? And are the husband or family responsible for her death?

Mental illness does not absolutely relieve its sufferer of accountability. Rather, each case is dealt with according to its specifics. If the illness reaches a point where it negates choice or causes mental derangement, then it lifts accountability, and the ruling for such a person is the same as for one who is insane. A person who commits suicide is not a disbeliever; rather, they die as a monotheist, and the rulings applicable to Muslims apply to them, such as praying over them and burying them in Muslim cemeteries. It is also legislated to supplicate and seek forgiveness for them. The guardians of an insane person, or one in a similar state, must protect and care for them, and prevent them from harming themselves. Jurists have stipulated that the guardian of an insane person is obligated to manage their affairs and care for their matters in a way that serves their best interest. Thus, they should spend on them, treat them, look after their health, and prevent them from harming themselves or others.