Dua to recite when visiting the sick
Q: My ammi (mother) is admited in hospital for a long time and she is unconscious and drowsy. She can't speak and can't eat too. What should I recite when I visit her for her shifa?
Visiting the sick
Presenting flowers to the sick when visiting them
Q: When visiting the sick, is it permissible to give them flowers, or is this regarded as emulation of the kuffaar?
Visiting na-mahram old women
Q: As muslims we are encouraged to visit the sick and elderly. What about na-mahram elderly people, I am wondering at what age does it become fine to visit a na-mahram person e.g. a 80yr old sick lady.
Giving hope to the patient
Q: If a person has cancer, is it correct for the doctor to address him in such a manner that indicates to him that he will soon die? Certain doctors feel that they need to tell the patient the hard reality, not realising the depressing effects on the family.