Is visiting a sick relative a sunnah, and can we bring the children along?

Visiting the sick is a sunnah with great reward and a beautiful way to teach children the meaning of compassion and family ties (silaturahim). Choose a suitable time, do not burden the patient, and teach your children to speak softly and pray for recovery. Bring a small gift if appropriate, and do not stay too long. Teach your children a short prayer for the sick as taught in the sunnah. If the illness is contagious, follow the doctor's advice on safety measures. Visits like this plant compassion in a child's heart from a young age and strengthen family ties. See everyday adab.

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