Itikaaf The observation of Itikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan was the continuous practice of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam. The devotion that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam attached to this beautiful Sunnah can be understood by the fact that on the occasion when he missed Itikaaf due to an expedition, he observed twenty days of Itikaaf the following year. Undisturbed seclusion in the Masjid is indeed an excellent way to engage oneself in personal communication with Allah Taala. Away from the comfort of the home, family members and daily work routine, Itikaaf enhances ones proximity to Allah Taala and secures the internal and external purification of the Mutakif. Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “Whosoever performs Itikaaf for a day thereby seeking the pleasure of Allah Taala, Allah Taala will open three trenches between him and the fire of hell, the width of each (trench) being the distance between the heaven and the earth.” (Tabraani) The Sunnat Itikaaf for this year will commence at sunset on Friday, 18 July 2014.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:23:43 +0000
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