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# When a person is sick there’s a mitzvah (positive commandment) to visit the sick as we see that Hashem visited Avraham when he was sick after his Brit Milah. <Ref>Kitzur S”A 193:1 </ref> | # When a person is sick there’s a mitzvah (positive commandment) to visit the sick as we see that Hashem visited Avraham when he was sick after his Brit Milah. <Ref>Kitzur S”A 193:1. The Rambam (Hilchot Avel 14:1) writes that visiting the sick is a mitzvah derabbanan (rabbinic). </ref> | ||
# Relatives and friends who usually visit the sick person’s house can visit the sick immediately after he becomes sick, however, those who don’t regularly visit shouldn’t visit the sick until after three days. <Ref>Kitzur S”A 193:1 </ref> | # Relatives and friends who usually visit the sick person’s house can visit the sick immediately after he becomes sick, however, those who don’t regularly visit shouldn’t visit the sick until after three days. <Ref>Kitzur S”A 193:1 </ref> | ||
# The one who visits the sick often is praiseworthy as long as it isn’t a burden on the sick person. <Ref>Kitzur S”A 193:1 </ref> | # The one who visits the sick often is praiseworthy as long as it isn’t a burden on the sick person. <Ref>Kitzur S”A 193:1 </ref> | ||
