Not prolonging the visit unnecessarily
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Etiquette of Visiting the Sick & Funerals
Not prolonging the visit unnecessarily
General etiquette of visiting, as reflected in the broader guidance on visits, calls for keeping the length of a sick visit reasonable so as not to tire the patient.
Reference: Derived from general principles on the etiquette of visiting in Islamic teaching
Explanation
A shorter, considerate visit is more beneficial to a weakened patient than a lengthy one.
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