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 […]
What is the minimum time a person can spend in seclusion for it to be considered an i’tikaf?
Some scholars say that the minimum is one full night: from maghrib time to fajr of the next morningSome scholars say that even a portion of one single night is […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
What is meant by wisal (connected fasting) and what is its ruling?
Wisal (connected fasting) is fasting for two days without breaking one’s fast in between with food and drink. It’s disliked according to most scholars and forbidden according to Shafa’i. Anas […]
