Must a person complete the full ten nights of i’tikaf to get the reward?
If a person does not complete the full ten nights, they would not have followed the complete sunnah of our Prophet (pbuh) when observing i’tikaf. However, they would still get […]
What are the pillars and conditions of doing an i’tikaf?
The intention of physically secluding oneself in the masjid, for the entire 10 nights, while observing the restrictions and conditions of i’tikaf and with the intention not to leave except […]
What are the pillars and conditions of doing an i’tikaf?
The intention of physically secluding oneself in the masjid, for the entire 10 nights, while observing the restrictions and conditions of i’tikaf and with the intention not to leave except […]
When would our Prophet (pbuh) end his i’tikaf?
It would end at maghrib, the night before Eid.
When would our Prophet (pbuh) begin his i’tikaf during Ramadan?
He would start on the night of the 21st day of Ramadan, which would start the night before the day (it would be the night after maghrib at the end […]
Can i’tikaf be done in any masjid?
There are a few scholars who say that it can only be done in the three sacred masajid: masjid al Haram in Mecca, masjid al Nabawi in Medina, and masjid […]
Can i’tikaf be done in any location, such as the home, a workplace, a hotel room, etc.?
No, it can only be done in the masajid. A masjid is defined as a place where the five daily prayers and the Friday jumuaa prayers are consistently prayed in. […]
Is i’tikaf a sunnah or an obligatory act of worship?
As for the ruling on i’tikaf, it is a “sunnah” according to the consensus of the scholars, and some jurisprudential schools believe that it is a “confirmed sunnah” in the […]
What is the purpose for the i’tikaf?
The i’tikaf is prescribed to draw the servant close to Allah, glory be to Him, by devoting himself/herself to worshiping Him, remembering Him, praising Him, asking for His forgiveness, reading […]
What is i’tikaf?
It is when a person schedules himself/herself in the masjid with the intention of worshipping Allah. It has specific restrictions and conditions and can only be performed by a rational […]
What is the evidence as to why a menstruating woman needs to make up for her missed fasts but not for her prayers?
Mu’adha al-‘Adawiya said that when she asked ‘A’isha (ra) why one who has been menstruating must make up for her fast but not for her prayer, she replied, “That happened […]
What is the ruling if nifaas blood after childbirth discontinues way before the typical 40 day postpartum period ends?
There is no minimum or maximum limit to the length of time nifaas clears the body. So, the woman can resume normal activities once the bleeding stops. If after 40 […]
