Itekaaf Ahkam Masail Free Book

itekaf هو فترة من البقاء في المسجد لعدد معين من الأيام.

The literal meaning of the word Itekaf is ‘sticking and adhering to something, or to be regular in something’. In Islamic context, Itekaf means: ‘To confine oneself in a mosque for prayers, invocations and Ibadah, leaving the worldly activities for a limited no. of days.’ It is one another recommended Sunnah which bears great rewards for the person who does it. A Mutakif is supposed to devote himself to Ibadah during these days, away from worldly affairs.

The Ibadah may include performing Nawafil prayers, Invocations, Recitation & understanding of Quran, Reading & understanding ahadith etc. And, mostly, Itekaf is associated with trying to understand the Night of Decree.