A SUMMARIZED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRAYER, FASTING, NIGHT PRAYER & ITI'KAAF OF THE PROPHET (ﷺ)
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EPISODE 10 - Description of the Fasting, Night Prayer and I’tikaaf of the Prophet (ﷺ)
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I’TIKAAF (SECLUSION IN THE MASJID)
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Ruling
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I’tikaaf may be done at the beginning, middle, and end of Ramadan and it is a Sunnah according to a consensus (of the scholars). It is best to perform I’tikaaf at the end of Ramadan (last ten nights).
(al-Baqarah 2:125; al-Baqarah 2:187; Bukhari 2026; Muslim 1172)
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Limit for I’tikaaf
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There is no limit to the maximum number of days for I’tikaaf but the minimum time for I’tikaaf is an hour.
*_I’tikaaf begins before the sunset of the 21st night of Ramadan and finishes on the night of Eid (the night proceeding the day of Eid)._*
(Muslim 1172)
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*- I’tikaaf for Women in The Masjid is Allowed*
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*_I’tikaaf is Sunnah for both men and women, and the Mothers of the Believers (i.e., the wives of the Prophet ﷺ) used to observe I’tikaaf with the Prophet ﷺ during his lifetime, and after he passed away in the Masjid._*
(Bukhari 2026)
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What to Do in I’tikaaf
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*_During I’tikaaf the Mu’takif (person performing I’tikaaf) should busy himself in the remembrance of Allaah, His worship, His obedience, and in seeking beneficial knowledge._*
(Bukhari 2035; Muslim 2175)
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What is Not Allowed for the Mu’takif
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The Mu’takif is not allowed to have intimate physical contact with his wife.
However, the Mu’takif is allowed to touch his wife. Sexual intercourse renders the I’tikaaf null and void. I’tikaaf may be done outside of Ramadan and may be done without fasting.
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*- What is Allowed for the Mu’takif*
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*_The Mu’takif is allowed to exit the place of I’tikaaf due to necessity without prolonging his leave._*
(Bukhari 2029)
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May Allaah (ﷻ) grant mercy upon us and guide us through the straight path.
آمين
_To be continued… إن شاء الله_
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