Prayer for the Sick and Etiquette of Visiting According to Islam, Muslims Must Know

Kapanlagi.com - Visiting the sick is one of the noble acts recommended in Islam. When someone is sick, the presence of family or friends who visit can provide great support and strength for recovery. Not only ensuring the condition, in Islam it is also recommended to recite prayers for the sick when visiting.

Prayers for the sick that are addressed to Allah SWT can be a form of attention and affection. In Islam, prayers recited when visiting the sick contain requests for healing and strength from Allah SWT. Besides sincerely praying, Islam also emphasizes the existence of etiquette in visiting the sick.

Curious about what prayers for the sick and etiquette of visiting according to Islam are like? To find out, just read the following review:

1. Prayer for the Sick

Prayer for the Sick (credit: unsplash)

Prayer for the sick in Islam is very important because prayer is a means to communicate directly with Allah SWT. Here are some prayers for the sick in Islam along with their meanings:

1. Prayer for Healing (Prayer of Prophet Ayyub):

"Aniyash shadidul balaa'u amatni bil-afiyah fashfi'hu ya Allah."

Meaning:

"I feel a very severe illness, my condition is very bad. So, grant me healing, O Allah."

2. Prayer forsomeone severely ill:

"Allahumma rabbannasi, azhibil ba'sa, washfi antash shaafi, la syifa'a illa syifa'uka syifaan layughadiru saqaman."

Meaning:

"O Allah, O Lord of mankind, remove this illness, grant healing, You are the Healer, there is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no trace of sickness."

3. Prayer toSeek Healingand Forgiveness:

"La ba'sa tahurun in sya Allah."

Meaning:

"There is no sickness that cannot be cured, may I be cured with the permission of Allah."

4. Prayer for Health and Blessings

"Allahumma afiya ni fi badani, Allahumma afiya ni fi sam'i, Allahumma afiya ni fi basari, laa ilaaha illa anta, Allahumma inni audzubika minal ajzi wal kasali, wal jubni wal haromi, wal bukhli, wa audzubika minal ghalabati wash shidaa'i, wa audzubika minal kasymal amra, wa audzubika minal jubni wal bukhli, wa audzubika min ghalabatis suuli, wa audzubika mina syahidatis suuli, wa audzubika min fitnatid-dajjaali, wa audzubika minal azhabil kubri, wa audzubika minal fasqihid dalam."

Meaning:

"O Allah, grant me health in my body, O Allah, grant me health in my hearing, O Allah, grant me health in my sight. There is no deity worthy of worship except You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from weakness, cowardice, laziness, miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from defeat and hardship, and I seek refuge in You from laziness and weakness, and I seek refuge in You from fleeing from battle and evil, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of sinful actions."

2. Etiquette of Visiting the Sick in Islam

Etiquette of Visiting the Sick in Islam (credit: unsplash)

Visiting the sick is one of the recommended acts of kindness in Islam. When there is a family member, friend, or neighbor who is ill, there are specific etiquettes that need to be observed when visiting them. Here are some etiquettes of visiting the sick according to Islam:

1. Ask for Permission First

Before visiting the sick, it is advisable to ask for permission from the family or the person responsible for the sick person. This permission is important to respect the privacy and comfort of the sick person.

2. Pay Attention to Visiting Hours

When visiting the sick, it is recommended to pay attention to the appropriate visiting hours. Avoid visiting during sleep time, mealtime, or when the sick person is undergoing medical treatment. It is better to visit when the condition of the sick person is relatively calm and ready to receive guests.

3. Be Attentive

When visiting a sick person, show genuine concern and attention. Ask about their health condition, listen to their complaints, and offer prayers and moral support.

4. Avoid Sad Conversations

Instead, when by the side of a sick person, avoid discussing things that can make them sad. Engage in pleasant conversations that provide encouragement.

5. Maintain Cleanliness and Health

When visiting a sick person, make sure to maintain your own cleanliness and health. Wash your hands before and after visiting, use a mask if necessary, and do not bring contagious diseases when visiting.

Those are some of the discussions related to reading prayers for a sick person and the etiquette of visiting in Islam. Hopefully useful, can broaden knowledge, and increase faith as a a Muslim. Amen.

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