The mentally ill and their families in our society suffer extreme agony. Many of them do **t k**w that their rights were guaranteed by the Shariah long before they were advocated by international human rights organizations. Yes, there is a difference in the way those with mental disorders are treated.* The reason for this difference is the ig**rance of people around them whether members of their own families or of the general public.* People with mental disorders have many rights, including their right to live a decent life with dignity and **t to be called "mad". The courts should deal with mentally ill people according to the reports of their doctors who k**w their temperament and behavior.