What is the legal ruling on a disposition made by a person suffering from a non-fear-inducing illness?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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An illness classified as non-fear-inducing, such as minor eye pain, toothache, slight headache, or a one-hour fever, renders the person legally treated as a healthy person regarding their dispositions. This is because such ailments do not customarily instill fear of impending death.