Bukhari

Hadith Commentary:

In another narration, it is stated that he looked towards his father, and the father said, "Son, accept what Abu al-Qasim (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is saying." Thus, he became Muslim.

This hadith has already been mentioned above. By bringing these ahadith in this chapter, Imam al-Bukhari (rahimahullah) has established that it is Sunnah to visit even one's servants and slaves if they are ill.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
In one narration, it is mentioned that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) sat by his (the boy’s) head and said to him:
“My son! Accept Islam.”
He began to look towards his father, so his father said:
“Obey Abu al-Qasim.”
Thus, he accepted Islam, and the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) expressed gratitude to Allah with these words:
“All praise is due to Allah who saved him from the Fire.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, al-Jana’iz, Hadith: 1356)

(2)
Ibn Battal wrote that if there is hope that a polytheist will accept Islam, then there is no harm in visiting him when he is ill.
If such an expectation does not exist, then one should not inquire after his health.
However, this statement is not absolutely correct, because in view of different circumstances, there may be other objectives as well.
Visiting him may also be done for other beneficial reasons, for example:
If one of his relatives is a Muslim and the intention is to encourage him, or if there is any danger to Islam or the Muslims from him, then the purpose may be to prevent that.
(Fath al-Bari: 10/148)

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
It is known from other narrations that the name of this Jewish boy was Abdul Quddoos.
(Fath al-Bari: 3/283)
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) presented Islam to him in the presence of his father, and he accepted the invitation of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and became Muslim.
In the narration of Sunan al-Kubra, it is mentioned that he recited: "Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah wa anna Muhammadan Rasul Allah."
(Al-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Nasa'i: 5/173, No. 8588)
From this, the claim of Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) is established that it is correct to present Islam to a child and his acceptance of Islam will be considered valid.
If he dies in childhood, he will not be punished, because according to the hadith, the pen is lifted from the child until he reaches puberty.

(2)
It is also established from this that it is permissible to take service from the polytheists and children, and that caring for the sick among the dhimmis is among the virtues of Islam, especially when they are neighbors.
(Fath al-Bari: 3/281)

Benefits and Issues:
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It is permissible to visit a disbeliever (kafir) to inquire after his health.
On the condition that the Islamic right is fulfilled there, i.e., especially that the dying person is invited to Islam.
And it is mentioned in Sahih al-Bukhari that this boy was also a servant of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Patients, Chapter: Visiting a Polytheist, Hadith: 5657)
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Whoever’s end is upon Islam and faith (iman), he has attained salvation.

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And the axis of this salvation is faith and action upon the messengership and call of Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).