I'tikaaf

I'TIKAAF?

I'tikaaf is derived from "Akafa" which signifies "to remain engaged in something without interrupting it". Therefore, I'tikaaf is an Ibaadah in which a person remains engaged (by staying) in the Masjid continuously.

I'tikaaf for women

The best place for a man to perform Salah is the Masjid. That is why men must do I'tikaaf in the Masjid, so that the I’tikaaf which is Sunnah, does not necessitate neglecting Salah with Jamaat which is Wajib. 

But for women, as Rasullullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

"The best place for them to perform Salah, is inside the house." (Musnad Ahmad)

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