VISITING ONE ANOTHER FOR ALLĀH’S SAKE

 FAJR REMINDER: VISITING ONE ANOTHER FOR ALLĀH’S SAKE

By: Umm Affān

Shawwāl 7, 1447 (26-March-2026)

In continuation of our discussion on the four actions through which one attains Allāh’s Love—as mentioned by the Prophet (ﷺ) in the Ḥadīth of Mu’ādh Ibn Jabal (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu)—we now turn to the third: VISITING ONE ANOTHER FOR THE SAKE OF ALLĀH.

This noble act holds a special place in Islām. Allāh has made it binding upon Himself to love the one who visits another purely for His Sake—free from worldly motives such as business interests or personal gain. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said: “A man set out to visit his brother from another town and Allāh sent an Angel to him. When the man met the Angel, he was asked, ‘Where are you going?’ The man said, ‘I am visiting my brother in this town.’ The Angel said, ‘Are you returning a favor?’ He said, ‘No, only that I love him for the Sake of Allāh, the Exalted.’ The Angel said, ‘I am a messenger from Allāh to tell you that Allāh loves you as love him.’” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2567]

Indeed, visiting one another for Allāh’s Sake is among the most virtuous deeds—one that leads to immense reward and entry into Paradise. Anas Ibn Mālik (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported: Allāh's Messenger (ﷺ) said, “No Muslim servant visits his brother for the Sake of Allāh but that a caller from the heavens announces: You are purified and Paradise is purified for you! Otherwise, Allāh says in the realms of His Throne: My servant has visited Me and his guest for My Sake, so I am not pleased for him to have any reward other than Paradise.” [Musnad al-Bazzār 6466]

Such visits are rooted in sincere love for Allāh and are expressed through righteous companionship. They include encouraging one another in good, offering sincere advice, engaging in acts of worship together, forbidding wrong, and supporting each other in spiritual affairs. It also involves showing compassion—such as visiting the sick, comforting those in distress, and standing by those facing hardship, whether due to illness, loss, or other trials.

Particular emphasis has been placed on visiting the sick, to the extent that neglecting it is considered blameworthy. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “Allāh Almighty will say on the Day of Resurrection: O son of Ādam, I was sick but you did not visit Me. He will say: My Lord, how can I visit You when You are the Lord of the worlds? Allāh will say: Did you not know that My servant was sick and you did not visit him, and had you visited him you would have found Me with him?” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2569]

Sadly, many people today seek blessings through various unfounded practices, while neglecting the clear and authentic means prescribed by Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ)—such as visiting one another sincerely for His Sake. This act, in itself, attracts tremendous blessings, including the supplications of the angels. As reported by Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu), the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “Whoever visits a sick person or visits his brother for the Sake of Allāh, a heavenly caller will announce: May you be blessed, may your walking be blessed, and may you dwell in a residence of Paradise!” [Sunan At-Tirmidhī 2008]

Therefore, visiting one another should not be an occasional act done once in a long while. Rather, it should be done regularly and sincerely. Dear brethren, let our meetings and our partings be for Allāh alone. Through this, we hope to attain His Love and abundant blessings.

I beseech Allāh to make us among those who love, gather, and visit one another solely for His Sake. Aameen