Behind the busy atmosphere of a hospital lie countless touching stories of الحياة and humanity. Every ward is not only a place for physical treatment, but also a space of trials, hope, and devotion for a servant of Allah SWT in facing illness and hardship. As an Islamic Affairs Officer at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS), one of the activities that is consistently carried out is visiting patients. To strengthen efforts in providing regular care and support to patients, the Islamic Affairs Unit of HSAAS introduced an initiative known as the Weekly Visitation Activity (AZIM). AZIM is not merely an ordinary visit, but a platform to approach patients with compassion and kindness. Through these visits, patients are comforted, their experiences and emotional struggles are heard, and guidance is provided regarding the performance of religious obligations while being ill. During every visitation session, we also attend to the patients’ spiritual needs and explain the worship facilities available to them, such as the qibla direction, prayer garments, prayer mats, tayammum facilities, and other forms of assistance that enable patients to continue performing their religious duties despite their physical limitations. One day, while carrying out AZIM, I stopped by the bed of an elderly patient. The elderly man appeared to be alone, with no family members by his side. His face looked calm, yet there was a deep emotion hidden within him that words could hardly describe. I took the opportunity to speak with him and ask about his condition. What began as a simple conversation eventually led to a discussion about worship. The man shared that he wished to perform his prayers, but was unable to take ablution on his own due to his extremely weak physical condition. I then assisted him in performing ablution at his bedside. Slowly, I washed each part required for ablution while guiding him on how to perform prayers in a state of illness. However, when I gently wiped water across his face, something deeply touching happened. Tears began to flow slowly from his eyes. Those tears mixed with the water of ablution that flowed across his face. In that quiet and emotional moment, I could truly feel how deeply a servant of Allah longed to continue worshipping Him despite being tested with pain and weakness. That moment taught me that caring for patients is not merely about fulfilling work responsibilities, but rather a trust and responsibility of immense value. Sometimes, patients do not only need physical treatment, but also spiritual strength, compassion, and someone who is willing to listen. The incident remains a profound memory and lesson for me personally. Indeed, in every trial given by Allah SWT, there is always room for a servant to draw closer to Him. Perhaps it is through tears that sincerity, repentance, and true hope are born. May the implementation of the Weekly Visitation Activity (AZIM) continue to serve as a source of peace and strength for patients at Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS), while also becoming a medium to spread the values of compassion and an Ibadah-Friendly Hospital culture among the entire hospital community.

Prepared by: FAKHRUR RADZI BIN MUSLIM, ISLAMIC AFFAIRS UNIT, HOSPITAL SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH, UPM

Date of Input: 25/05/2026 | Updated: 25/05/2026 | ahmadfaiq