Etiquette of visiting the sick in Islam

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While visiting the sick earns many rewards, the proper Aadaab (etiquette) must also be observed. Hereunder are some aadaab which are mentioned in and deduced from various Ahadith:
* Visit the sick only for the pleasure of Allah, to earn the rewards mentioned, and to console the person.
* Do not lengthen the visit. It has been stressed in the Ahadith that the visit should be short. If the sick person himself desires that the visitor should remain longer, there is no harm in it.
* Commence the visit by asking about the health of the person. Talk light-hearted things and cheer the person up. It is also narrated that one should mention to him that he will Insha Allah recover and have a long life. Do not speak of such things which will make him despondent or grieve him further. One should mention the incidents of the pious people regarding how they reacted during illness.
* Mention to the person that illnesses cause the forgiveness of one’s sins.
* Do not cry or express grief in the presence of the patient.
* It is preferable to place one’s hand on the forehead of the sick person and make dua for him. Learn the duas that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) made for the sick and recite the same. There are great blessings in these duas.
* Besides making dua for him, one should also request dua for oneself from the sick person.
* Encourage the patient to engage in Salaah, Zikr, Durood, etc. (It should be noted that the sick person is never absolved of his Salaah. If he cannot perform his Salaah standing, he should do so while sitting. If this also is not possible, then he should do so in a reclining position. If it is not possible to perform Wudu, Tayammum should be performed. The relevant Masail should be learned from the Ulama or from authentic literature).
* If the person is in hospital, abide by the times and rules of the hospital.
* If the doctors have recommended that the patient should not be spoken to, do not insist on speaking to him.
* If the patient is being visited at home, ensure that the visit is at an appropriate time.

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