What is the merit of the sacred House of Allah?
The sacred House of Allah is a place that is recognized with a great status toAllah (SWT) and to all Muslim believers from every part of the earth. It is […]
What are the conditions of ‘Umrah for a person who wishes to perform it?
Whomever wishes to perform ‘Umrah must meet the following conditions: Islam,sanity, puberty, freedom, and ability.
What is meant by ‘Umrah?
Linguistically, ‘Umrah means going to a place and visiting it. In a religiouscontext, it means visiting the House of Allah in Makkah in order to perform therituals that the Messenger […]
What is the ruling on women performing the pilgrimage Hajj/Ummrah without a mahram?
I pray all is well and may Allah (swt) accept all your good deeds and bless you for your keenness, eagerness, and enthusiasm to learn the authentic Sunnah in following […]
Is it obligatory to make up the i’tikaf if someone broke it during the ten nights?
As for the recommended i’tikaf, it is not necessary to make it up if it gets cut off. If the person makes it up anyway, it would be optional and […]
Is it permissible for the wife or children to visit their dad while he is in his i’tikaf?
The wife, children, and any family member may visit the father at the masjid while being secluded in the masjid. One of the wives of the Prophet (pbuh) visited him […]
If a father has family obligations, can he still perform i’tikaf?
It is not permissible for i’tikaf to be a reason and a way to miss other duties, for although the i’tikaf is legitimate and desirable, it should not be done […]
Does i’tikaf only pertain to a person who is fasting?
As for the recommended i’tikaf, it is not necessary to make it up if it gets cut off. If the person makes it up anyway, it would be optional and […]
Can a person leave the masjid to take a shower at home to get rid of the sweat and to change clothes?
Yes, especially if the masjid does not have a washing facility. It was narrated from A’isha (ra): “The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) used to put his head out of the […]
What are examples of emergencies where a person in i’tikaf can leave the masjid temporarily and then return to the masjid to complete the i’tikaf?
A person has a wet dream and needs to go home to make ghusl because there is no shower facility at the masjid. A person needs to leave the masjid […]
What are actions that invalidate an i’tikaf?
Having spousal sexual intercourse. A person loses consciousness for a prolonged period of time. This would not apply to fainting for a very brief time or sleeping. Intoxication due to […]
Does i’tikaf only pertain to Ramadan?
No, it can be observed in or outside the month of Ramadan. It’s popularity during the month of Ramadan is due to it being the consistent practice of our Prophet […]
