Visiting the Sick and Offering Du‘a in Islam

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.

Visiting the Sick and Offering Du‘a in Islam

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