The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to practice I‘tikāf (seclus…
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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Hadith text: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon hi…
Explanation of the hadith: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon hi…
‘Ā’ishah, Mother of the Believers (may Allah be pleased with her), informed that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) adhered to I‘tikāf during the last ten days of Ramadan in the pursuit of the Night of Decree. He continued doing so until he died. After his death, his wives (may Allah be pleased with them) adhered to I‘tikāf as well.
Lessons: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon hi…
- The permissibility of practicing I‘tikāf in mosques, even for women provided that they adhere to the Shariah regulations and on condition of safety from temptation.
- I‘tikāf is more confirmed in the last ten days of Ramadan given that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) did it regularly.
- I‘tikāf is an ongoing Sunnah that has not been abrogated, as the wives of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) observed I‘tikāf after his death.
Categories :
Jurisprudence of Acts of Worship
· Fasting
· Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles
· Seclusion for Worship in Ramadaan (I‘tikaaf)
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