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Posted by Suyuti1

- Jun 07, 2025, 02:56 PM

Visiting the sick (ʿiyādat al-marīḍ) is a highly recommended act in Islam. It strengthens brotherhood, brings comfort to the ill, and earns immense reward. It is a right of a Muslim over another and a form of compassion that reflects the mercy of Islam.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"حَقُّ الْمُسْلِمِ عَلَى الْمُسْلِمِ... وَإِذَا مَرِضَ فَعُدْهُ"
"The right of a Muslim upon another is... and if he becomes sick, visit him."
— Sahih Muslim (2162)

The reward is immense:

"مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمٍ يَعُودُ مُسْلِمًا غُدْوَةً إِلَّا صَلَّى عَلَيْهِ سَبْعُونَ أَلْفَ مَلَكٍ"
"No Muslim visits a sick Muslim in the morning except that seventy thousand angels pray for him..."
— Sunan At-Tirmidhi (969)

The Qur'an encourages kindness and compassion:

وَافْعَلُوا ٱلْخَيْرَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ
"And do good so that you may be successful."
— Surah Al-Ḥajj (22:77)

When visiting, we should offer duā like:

"أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ، رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ"
"I ask Allah the Magnificent, Lord of the Mighty Throne, to cure you."

The Prophet ﷺ and his companions frequently visited the sick, bringing hope and spiritual comfort. Such visits remind us of the value of health, humility, and brotherhood.