Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)
by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai ArifiTHE RIGHTS OF SICK – VISITING
Hadrat Abu Said (Radi Allaahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, “When you go to visit a sick person express a hope that he will live long. That will not avert anything, but it will comfort him.” [Tirmizi]
The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) is reported to have said, “The best type of sick visit is when one gets up and departs soon.” [Baihaqi]