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Visiting and Assisting in Islam

Test your knowledge of Islamic teachings on visiting the sick, thanking others, and social etiquette.

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1. What is the basic rule if a sick person does not want to eat or drink?

  • They should not be forced, unless death is feared and specialist doctors determine the need. (correct answer)
  • They must always be force-fed immediately.
  • They should never be given food again.
  • They should be forced only if a family member insists.

Why

The basic principle is that a sick person should not be forced to eat or drink. But if it is feared that the person may die without food, then food may be given in a way suitable to the situation, based on the judgment of specialist doctors.

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2. Which sick person is it obligatory to visit?

  • Anyone who feels slightly unwell.
  • Someone whose sickness prevents them from seeing people. (correct answer)
  • Only a close family member.
  • Only someone who asks for a visit.

Why

The obligation applies to the sick person whose illness prevents them from seeing people. If a person is sick but still going out and seeing others, visiting them is not obligatory.

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3. What reward is mentioned for visiting a sick Muslim in the morning or evening?

  • The visitor never becomes sick.
  • Seventy thousand angels send blessings upon the visitor. (correct answer)
  • The visitor’s wealth is doubled.
  • The visitor no longer has to make du’a.

Why

One virtue of visiting the sick is that if a Muslim visits in the morning, seventy thousand angels send blessings upon them until evening; if they visit in the evening, the angels send blessings until morning.

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4. What can someone say when they cannot repay a person who did them a favour?

  • Nothing, because thanks are not needed.
  • Make du’a for them, such as saying “Jazak Allahu khayran.” (correct answer)
  • Promise repayment even if they cannot do it.
  • Ignore the favour until they can repay it materially.

Why

A person should try to reciprocate kindness. If they cannot repay it with a gift, service, or help, then they should pray for the person. One of the best forms of du’a in this situation is “Jazak Allahu khayran.”

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5. What should be said if someone keeps sneezing after “Yarhamuk Allah” has been said three times?

  • Keep saying “Yarhamuk Allah” without limit.
  • Say nothing at all.
  • Pray for their well-being, such as “Afaka Allah.” (correct answer)
  • Say only “Alhamdulillah.”

Why

If a person sneezes and says “Alhamdulillah,” “Yarhamuk Allah” may be said up to three times. After that, one should pray for the person’s well-being, because repeated sneezing indicates a cold.

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6. What is one way a wife can help reduce tension with her mother-in-law?

  • Demand that her husband choose between them.
  • Respond to every accusation with confrontation.
  • Look for suitable chances to give her nice gifts. (correct answer)
  • Cut off all contact in every case.

Why

Gifts can help soften hearts and reduce conflict. The wife is also encouraged to be patient, forgive bad treatment, and try to reduce problems for her husband’s peace of mind.

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A note on these answers

These questions are for learning and self-testing. Explanations are drawn from the sources linked on each question and are not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified scholar.

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