ITIKAF
what is itikaf? The word i'tikaf belongs to the Arabic language which means to separate oneself, in Ramadan. During the last 10 days of Ramadan, many Muslims observe I'tikaf in the mosques, dissociating themselves from the world. "the prophet (SAW) used to practice i'tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan till He died and then his wives used to practice i'tikaf after him."(Bukhari) Types Of Itikaf there are three types of itikaf 1) sunnah itikaf In the last ten days of Ramadan, the Sunnah of I'tikaaf is performed to follow the Sunnah of our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). 2) Nafl itikaf the nafl itikaf can be performed on any day or night of the Year depending upon the will of the performer 3) wajib itikaf wajib I'tikaaf is compulsory. When you perform I'tikaaf of God according to a niyyah or vow, I'tikaaf has become obligatory It...