Question:- What is the ruling in regards to the following article? Do nafl Itikaaf in your home for around 1/2-1 hour or more daily.* We know our mothers & sisters are busy taking care of the family, running the household and responsible for so many different...
I’tikaaf
Nafl I’tikaaf for females at the time of every Salaah
Question:- 1. Can I make intention for Nafl i'tikaaf every time I am on my Musallah? 2. If yes, there are 2 places in my room where I regularly read my salaah. May I use both places for Nafl I'tikaaf? Answer:- I’tikaaf for females refer to Mustahab or Nafl I’tikaaf...
Carrying out employment duties whilst in I’tikaaf
Question:- I'd like to find out if a person wants to sit in Sunnah I'tikaaf but his company requires him to work remotely whilst in Itikaaf, will it be permissible for the person to work on his laptop whilst in I'tikaaf for a few hours on certain days? Answer:- It is...
Rewards of performing I’tikaaf
Question:- What are the rewards of performing I'tikaaf? Answer:- Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam mentioned regarding the Mu'takif (the one who performs I'tikaaf): He stays away from sins and good deeds are written for him like one who is doing all good actions. [Ibn...
I’tikaaf for one that passes wind often
Question:- A person has an illness of passing wind very often. Can he perform I'tikaaf? Answer:- The things that cause inconvenience to human beings also cause inconvenience to the angels. Secondly, it is Makrooh to pass wind in the Masjid. If one is unable to control...