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Al-Itikaaf
The basic goal of i’tikaaf – why have the Muslims forsaken this Sunnah?
33,312Conditions of I’tikaaf
I’tikaf should be observed in a mosque in which congregational prayers are held. During i’tikaf, you are not allowed to visit any sick person, or accept any invitation, or attend to your family’s needs except those which cannot be avoided.61,878Is I’tikaf Compulsory?
I’tikaf is Sunnah, not compulsory, unless one made a vow to do it, in which case it becomes obligatory. For more, please see the detailed answer.73,955Ruling on observing i‘tikaaf in a room that is separate from the mosque
18,471Ruling on allocating some mosques for i‘tikaaf and not others
9,140Is it permissible for one who is observing i‘tikaaf to leave the mosque in order to wake his family up for sahoor, then come back?
17,028Can You Observe Itikaf on Odd-numbered Nights Only?
It is better to observe i’tikaf during all of the last ten days of Ramadan following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). If you cannot spend all of the last ten days in i’tikaf, and you limit yourself to some of the days or nights, there is nothing wrong with that.19,020Can You Leave the Mosque During I’tikaf?
You can leave the mosque during i’tikaf for unavoidable reasons such as to relieve yourself, to do wudu or ghusl, or to bring food if you do not have anyone to bring food for you. If you leave the mosque to do your work, your i’tikaf is invalidated.37,061I’tikaf for Females: At Home or in the Mosque?
The majority of scholars are of the view that as in the case of men, i’tikaf for females is not valid unless it is observed in the mosque.89,320On which day is i’tikaaf?
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