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I‘tikaf
159 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on I‘tikaf, part of Fasting & Ramadan. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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I‘tikaf fatawa — page 4 of 4
- Mufti Online10 Sep 2013
Sunnah I'tikaaf
I have a question about i'tikaf. If we start itikaf on the night of the 21st there is a risk that we only complete nine nights (if Ramadan turns out…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Sep 2013
Leaving the Musjid for meals if one is sitting for I'tikaaf
My friend will be doing itikaaf in Musjid-e-Nabawi. He will be totally alone, nobody will be there to bring him food. Can he eat his food at the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Aug 2013
Changing one's clothes during I'tikaaf
I understand that one is allowed to change his clothes during Itikaf. In the Haram Shareef at Makkah and Madinah since there is no privacy, is it ok…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam1 Aug 2013
Can a person sit for 5 days in I'tikaaf?
when a momin does a niyyat for aetikaf with specific time and period (like last five days of Ramadhan) and than tries to complete the same; is this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2012
A brother sent me an email asking for the dalail and proof's of women doing itikaf at home. Would it be possible for someone to kindly prepare something.
A brother sent me an email asking for the dalail and proof's of women doing itikaf at home. Would it be possible for someone to kindly prepare…
Moulana Ismail Desai - Mufti Online1 Sep 2012
A person sitting for Sunnat i'tikaaf coming out of the Musjid to peform taraweeh
Can a person sitting for Sunnat i'tikaaf come out of the musjid to perform? Someone quoted the sayings of Saahibain i.e. that a person does not have…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Jul 2012
The Period of I'tikaaf
I need to know the period of I’tikaaf (the last 10 nights of Ramadhaan spent in the Masjid) 1) For how many days we can do I’tikaaf? I heard for 10…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 Jul 2012
Coming Late for Itikaaf
I made intention for sunnah Itikaaf, but while coming to the musjid, I got stuck in traffic. Thus, I entered the musjid two to five minutes late. Is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 Jul 2012
Going for Friday Ghusal in I'tikaaf
Can a person in i’tikaaf have a Friday bath with the intention that it is sunnah? Is it better for him not to have the Friday bath?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 Jul 2012
I'tikaaf for Females
Is itikaaf permissible for females and what should be avoided in itikaaf. What is the best ibaadat to make whilst in itikaaf. And what is the best…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Conducting Business in I’tikaaf
Is it permissible for one sitting in sunnah i’tikaaf to conduct business transactions in the musjid?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Leaving the Musjid to Smoke while in I'tikaaf
Is it permissible for a person sitting in sunnah i’tikaaf to leave the musjid to smoke?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Hafiz leaving the musjid to perform taraweeh while in i'tikaaf
What is the Shar’ee ruling if a hafiz (who is sitting in sunnah i’tikaaf) leaves the musjid to perform taraweeh?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Leaving the Musjid to Perform Ghusal to Cool Oneself in I'tikaaf
Is it permissible for one sitting in sunnah i’tikaaf to leave the musjid for a ghusal in order to cool himself?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Performing Ghusal After Relieving Oneself in I'tikaaf
If one left the Musjid with the intention of relieving himself and thereafter made Ghusal, will the I’tikaaf break?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Leaving the Musjid to Perform Sunnah Ghusal on Friday in I'tikaaf
If one sitting in sunnah i’tikaaf left the musjid with the intention of sunnah ghusal on Friday, will the I’tikaaf break?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Qadha of Itikaaf
If one’s sunnah itikaaf broke, is it necessary for one to make qadha of the entire ten days itikaaf or qadha of only the day the itikaaf broke?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Condition of Itikaaf for one who left the musjid to wash his hands
If a person sitting in sunnah itikaaf leaves the musjid to wash his hands at meal times, will his itikaaf break?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Leaving the Musjid to Wash one's Hands in I'tikaaf
Is it permissible for a person sitting in sunnah i’tikaaf to leave the musjid to wash his hands at meal times?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Stepping out of the Musjid by mistake in i'tikaaf
If a person mistakenly steps out of the musjid during his sunnah i'tikaaf, what is the condition of his sunnah i’tikaaf? Will his sunnah i’tikaaf…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Experiencing Haidh While Sitting in I'tikaaf
If a woman experiences haidh (menses) whilst sitting in i’tikaaf, what is the condition of her i’tikaaf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Manner of I'tikaaf for Women
How should a woman carry out i’tikaaf in her home?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
I'tikaaf for Women
Where should a woman sit for i’tikaaf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Time of Nafl I'tikaaf
At which time can one sit for nafl i’tikaaf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Making I'tikaaf Compulsory upon Oneself
If one made i’tikaaf compulsory upon himself, will it be compulsory to carry it out?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
Sunnah I'tikaaf out of Ramadhaan
Can one sit for sunnah i’tikaaf out of the month of Ramadhaan?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jul 2012
One's fast breaking during Itikaaf
If one's fast broke during the last ten days of Ramadhaan, will his sunnah itikaaf also break? If his itikaaf breaks, will he have to make qadha of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Jul 2012
Fasting While Sitting for Nafl I'tikaaf
When sitting for nafl i’tikaaf, is it necessary for one to be fasting?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Jul 2012
Checking on One's Family While Performing I'tikaaf
Is it permissible for a man sitting for Sunnah i'tikaaf to use a cell phone to check on his family at home and to see to their needs?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Jun 2012
Place of I'tikaaf for Women
I was reading something on one of the islamic forums on the net. They were talking about their musjid not having facilities for women’s I'tikaaf.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2004
My Mother-In Law sat for Itikaaf.Ever since,she does and say strange things.She talks to the unseen.She says she is in 'Sulooq'.Pls Advise and what is Sulooq?
You did not state what strange things your mother say and do. We, therefore, cannot comment on her actions and sayings. However, Sulook means a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Dec 2002
1.If one is sitting for Itikaf is he allowed to attend a Janaza (Fard) in the musjid, if not why and specify ref. 2. In Itikaf is one allowed to bath if he feels uncomfortable?
If one is sitting in Nafl (voluntary) I?etikaaf, he may leave the Musjid specifically to attend a Janaaza or take a bath. If he is sitting in Sunnat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Oct 2002
This ramadaan I want to sit in a I'tikaaf. What I want to know is that can I still sit in itikaaf and do 9 and a half day and make up after ramadaan for a day?
This ramadaan I want to sit in a I'tikaaf. I have taken last 3 weeks off. But still in the last week I have to come to office for half a day, that's…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2002
Can you please explain this Hadith: Why was Rasool maqbool SAW angry? and why did he abandon the itikaaf that month?
Volume 3, Book 33, Number 249: Narrated 'Amra: Aisha said, "the Prophet used to practice Itikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan and I used to pitch…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam1 Jul 2002
I did itikaaf during the last three days of Ramadan.....
I did itikaaf during the last three days of Ramadan (you know when you can't take to someone). On the third day, I got my period, so what I want to…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam8 Jan 2002
If a woman sits in itikaaf during Ramadan in her house, can she have a gusl? eg for jumma?
If she is sitting in Sunnah or Waajib I'tikaaf, she may not have Ghusl except when necessary like in the case of termination of Haydh, etc. and…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2001
How would a woman ALONE in her home perform Itikaaf?
The following practicalities come to mind and it would be appreciated if guidance sould be received on these issues 1. Must she specify an area of a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2000
Kindly explain to us whether erecting cubicles for I’tikaaf is in fact necessary.
Many people perform I?tikaaf and a large portion of the Masjid is reserved for erecting cubicles, thus, the Salaat area becomes congested. Kindly…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Nov 2000
Kindly explain to us whether erecting cubicles for I’tikaaf is in fact necessary.
Many people perform I?tikaaf and a large portion of the Masjid is reserved for erecting cubicles, thus, the Salaat area becomes congested.
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