Book Nine: The Book of I'tikaf: - Chapter 232 - I'tikaf (Seclusion in the Masjid) in the Month of Ramadan

Ibn `Umar (Radhi Allahu Huma) reported: The Messenger of Allah used to observe I'tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Aishah reported: The Prophet used to engage himself in I`tikaf (seclusion for prayers) in the Masjid during the last ten nights of Ramadan till he passed away; thereafter, his wives followed this practice after him. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Abu Hurairah reported: The Prophet used to observe I`tikaf every year (during Ramadan) for ten days; in the year in which he passed away, he observed I`tikaf for twenty days. [Al-Bukhari].


Commentary: We learn from these Ahadith that the observance of I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan is Sunnah of the Prophet . But it can be done only in Masjid not at home. I`tikaf helps to enhance one's spiritual growth and to strive hard to worship Allah better as there is nothing to distract one's attention from this noble pursuit.