Visiting the sick is Sunnah (recommended) and encouraged by Islam. This act can further strenghten the bond among Muslims.

Visiting among Muslims should be done at any time, not just during one’s sickness. It is a practice done by Rasulullah s.a.w. towards his family, the old, the young and others. Such a practice is rewarded with great rewards, as mentioned by Rasulullah s.a.w which says:

" من عاد مريضا نادى مناد من السماء طبت وطاب ممشاك, وتبوأت من الجنة منزلا"

Meaning: "Whoever visits the sick or visits his brother because of Allah S.W.T, a voice calls out and says: good for you and may your livelihood be good, and may you be grant an abode in Paradise". (Riwayat: at-Tirmizi and Ibn Majah)