Caring for the Dying Person and Moistening His Lips

The questioner:
He said (may Allah have mercy on him): And when the time of death approaches for him.

The Shaykh:
And adornment.

The presenter:
And when the time of death approaches for him, one should care for him—indeed, one should moisten his throat with water or a drink, and moisten his lips with cotton.

The Shaykh:
Yes, when death approaches the sick person, who is called the dying person, it is recommended for those around him, whether relatives or others, to care for him in a way that alleviates his pain. This is done by moistening his lips with clean cotton containing water to keep his lips moist, because they become dry due to the intensity of the pain. So they are moistened with water to make it easier for the patient. Likewise, a few drops of water are placed in his throat, because the intensity of the pain and the severity of the illness cause dryness in the throat and the lips. This is a hardship for the patient, so it is alleviated by doing what makes his condition easier for him. Yes.