and the visits should be every other day or every two days, unless the patient prefers to be seen daily. Nor should the visitor prolong his stay—except when the sick person would like him to remain—and he should say, “No harm; it is a purification, if Allah wills.” He should bring joy to the patient, pray for his recovery, and perform ruqyah for him with the Quran, especially Surah al-Fatiha, al-Ikhlas, and the Muʿawwidhatayn (the last two chapters).

It is recommended for the patient to set aside part of his wealth for charitable causes, and he must put in writing the disposition of his property, the debts he owes, and any deposits or trusts he holds. This requirement applies even to a healthy person, for the Prophet ﷺ said, “No Muslim who possesses something to bequeath should spend two nights without having his will written and kept with him.” Agreed upon. The specification of “two nights” is for emphasis, not limitation; therefore no span of time, however brief, should pass without his will being recorded, for he does not know when death will overtake him.

The sick person should think well of Allah, for Allah says, “I am as My servant expects Me to be,” and this becomes even more incumbent when he senses that his meeting with Allah is approaching.