I`tikaf<\/i> (spiritual retreat in the mosque) during the last ten days of Ramadan in the Masjid is a beautiful Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him).\u00a0 `A\u2019ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to observe i`tikaf<\/i> during the last ten days of the month of Ramadan and he continued this practice until his death. Following him, his wives carried on this practice of observing i`tikaf<\/i> regularly. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)<\/p>\n
It is recommended that every Muslim make i`tikaf <\/i>at least one time in his or her life. There must be at least few people in every community who should perform it in the Masjids<\/i> every year to keep this Sunnah alive.<\/p>\n
Women can also do i`tikaf<\/i>, but theirs must be at home for reasons of modesty and decency. There is a great blessing in i`tikaf<\/i> and people who do it bring blessings upon themselves, upon their families, and upon the whole Muslim community.<\/p>\n
It is recommendable to start i`tikaf<\/i> on the evening of the 20th of Ramadan and continue until the dawn of the day of `Eid Al-Fitr. During i`tikaf<\/i> men must stay in the Masjid<\/i> all the time, and they are not allowed to leave it except for a necessity.<\/p>\n
During i`tikaf<\/i> one should spend one\u2019s time in prayer, reading the Qur\u2019an, dhikr<\/i> (remembrance of Allah) and reflection. Engaging in business and other worldly conversation and activities is not allowed during i`tikaf<\/i>. However, attending a Janazah<\/i> (Funeral), visiting a sick person or leaving for any emergency is permissible.<\/p>\n
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Source: onislam.net<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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