I’tikaaf
Question
(Fatwa: #019)
What is the ruling of performing I’tikaaf in Ramadaan in the last ten days?
Answer
Muhtaram
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
We have received your query with regards to I’tikaaf, our response is as follows:
It is the responsibility of the mature, sane males of a town to sit for I’tikaaf in the last ten days of Ramadhan in the Masjid. This I’tikaaf is a stressed Sunnah, termed as Sunnat Mua’akkadah alal Kifaayah. If even a single person sits for I’tikaaf in the Masjid than the entire community will be absolved of this responsibility. However, if no one sits for I’tikaaf than the entire community will be responsible.
Men will perform I’tikaaf in the Masajid and women will perform I’tikaaf in their homes. Therefore, within the law, I’tikaaf should be performed.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Muhammad Irshad Motara
19th Ramadaan 1441
13th May 2020
