Last 10 days of RamadanLast 10 days of Ramadan

Rulings of Itikaf and Rulings of Itikaf and Zakat ul FitrZakat ul Fitr

I`tikaf is the seclusion and staying in the I`tikaf is the seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of becoming closer to mosque with the intention of becoming closer to Allah, and it was the practice of the Prophet (sa) Allah, and it was the practice of the Prophet (sa)

during the last 10 days of Ramadan:during the last 10 days of Ramadan:'Aisha reported that the Messenger of Allah, (sa), 'Aisha reported that the Messenger of Allah, (sa), used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten nights of used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten nights of Ramadan and used to say, "Look for the Night of Ramadan and used to say, "Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan" [Bukhari] Ramadan" [Bukhari]

'Aisha reported that the Prophet,salla Allahu 'Aisha reported that the Prophet,salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, used to practice I`tikaf in the alaihi wa sallam, used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan till he died and then his last ten days of Ramadan till he died and then his wives used to practice I`tikaf after him. [Bukhari] wives used to practice I`tikaf after him. [Bukhari]

Al-Bukhari records from Abu Said Al-Bukhari records from Abu Said that the Prophet (S) saidthat the Prophet (S) said

Whoever makes I`tikaf with me is Whoever makes I`tikaf with me is to make I'tikaf during the last ten to make I'tikaf during the last ten

[nights]." [nights]."

The Following relate to Itikaf:The Following relate to Itikaf:

It has no specific time limit. It has no specific time limit. It can be fulfilled by staying in the It can be fulfilled by staying in the

mosque with the intention for a long mosque with the intention for a long or short time. or short time.

The reward will be according to how The reward will be according to how long one stays in the mosque. long one stays in the mosque.

If one leaves the mosque and then If one leaves the mosque and then returns, he should renew his intention returns, he should renew his intention

Also one who is performing the itikaf of Also one who is performing the itikaf of Ramadan can end his seclusion at any time Ramadan can end his seclusion at any time

even if before the 10 days:even if before the 10 days:'Aishah related that if the Prophet intended to 'Aishah related that if the Prophet intended to make itikaf, he would pray the morning prayer make itikaf, he would pray the morning prayer and begin it. One time he wanted to make i`tikaf and begin it. One time he wanted to make i`tikaf during the last ten nights of Ramadan, and he during the last ten nights of Ramadan, and he ordered his tent to be set up. Aishah reported: ordered his tent to be set up. Aishah reported: "When I saw that, I ordered my tent to be set up, "When I saw that, I ordered my tent to be set up, and some of the Prophet's wives followed suit. and some of the Prophet's wives followed suit. When he [the Prophet] prayed the morning When he [the Prophet] prayed the morning prayer, he saw all of the tents, and said: "What is prayer, he saw all of the tents, and said: "What is this?" They said: "We are seeking obedience [to this?" They said: "We are seeking obedience [to Allah and His Messenger]." Then he ordered his Allah and His Messenger]." Then he ordered his tent and those of his wives to be taken down, and tent and those of his wives to be taken down, and he delayed his i`tikaf to the first ten days [of he delayed his i`tikaf to the first ten days [of Shawwal]."[Bukhari] Shawwal]."[Bukhari]

It is preferred for the one making Itikaf:It is preferred for the one making Itikaf: To perform supererogatory acts of worship To perform supererogatory acts of worship To occupy himself with prayers, reciting the To occupy himself with prayers, reciting the

Qur'an, glorifying and praising AllahQur'an, glorifying and praising Allah To ask forgivenessTo ask forgiveness To send salutations on the ProphetTo send salutations on the Prophet Included among these actions is studying Included among these actions is studying

and reading books of tafsir and hadith, and reading books of tafsir and hadith, books on the lives of the Prophets, upon books on the lives of the Prophets, upon whom be peace, books of fiqhwhom be peace, books of fiqh

It is also preferred to set up a small tent in It is also preferred to set up a small tent in the courtyard of the mosque as the Prophet the courtyard of the mosque as the Prophet did. did.

Permissible Acts for the Mu`takif (the Permissible Acts for the Mu`takif (the person performing I`tikaf) :person performing I`tikaf) :

The Person may leave his place of I`tikaf to bid The Person may leave his place of I`tikaf to bid farewell to his wife and a Woman can visit her farewell to his wife and a Woman can visit her

husband who is in I`tikafhusband who is in I`tikaf

Combing and cutting one's hair, clipping one's Combing and cutting one's hair, clipping one's nails, cleaning one's body, wearing nice clothes nails, cleaning one's body, wearing nice clothes or wearing perfume are all permissible:or wearing perfume are all permissible:

'Aishah reported: 'Aishah reported:

"The Prophet was Performing itikaf "The Prophet was Performing itikaf and he would put his head out through and he would put his head out through the opening to my room and I would the opening to my room and I would clean [or comb in one narration] his clean [or comb in one narration] his hair. I was menstruating at the time." hair. I was menstruating at the time."

[al-Bukhari, Muslim, and Abu Dawud]. [al-Bukhari, Muslim, and Abu Dawud].

The person may go out for some need that The person may go out for some need that he must perform:he must perform:

'Aishah reported: "When the Prophet 'Aishah reported: "When the Prophet Performed I`tikaf, he brought his head Performed I`tikaf, he brought his head close to me so I could comb his hair, close to me so I could comb his hair, and he would not enter the house and he would not enter the house except to fulfill the needs a person except to fulfill the needs a person has." has."

[al-Bukhari, and Muslim]. [al-Bukhari, and Muslim].

The Person may also:The Person may also:

Eat, drink, and sleep in the mosque, and he Eat, drink, and sleep in the mosque, and he should also keep it clean.should also keep it clean.

Actions that Nullify the I`tikaf :Actions that Nullify the I`tikaf :

Intentionally leaving the mosque without any need to do so, even if it is for just a short time.

Abandoning belief in Islam, as this would nullify all acts of worship. If you ascribe a partner to Allah, your work will fail and you will be among the losers.

Losing one's reason due to insanity or drunkenness

menstruation or post-childbirth bleeding Sexual intercourse

I`tikaf is not restricted to men only, I`tikaf is not restricted to men only, women also can do it : women also can do it :

'Aisha (the wife of the Prophet) 'Aisha (the wife of the Prophet) reported that the Prophet, salla Allahu reported that the Prophet, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, used to practice alaihi wa sallam, used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan till he died and then his wives used to till he died and then his wives used to practice I`tikaf after him.practice I`tikaf after him.

[Bukhari] [Bukhari]

Now on to discuss:Now on to discuss:

Zakat Ul FitrZakat Ul Fitr

Zakat al-Fitr is mandatory on every Zakat al-Fitr is mandatory on every Muslim on his behalf and on the behalf Muslim on his behalf and on the behalf

of all people he is in charge of:of all people he is in charge of:"The Muslim gives it for himself and "The Muslim gives it for himself and for those whom he takes care of-. for those whom he takes care of-. young or old, male or female, free or young or old, male or female, free or slave - due to the hadeeth of Ibn slave - due to the hadeeth of Ibn 'Umar, ra "Allah's Messenger ordered 'Umar, ra "Allah's Messenger ordered Sadaqatul-Fitr on behalf of the young Sadaqatul-Fitr on behalf of the young and the old, and the free and the slave and the old, and the free and the slave - whom you provide for." - whom you provide for."

[ad-Daraqutni and al-Baihaqui : Hasan[ad-Daraqutni and al-Baihaqui : Hasan

Ibn Umar saidsaid:

The Prophet made incumbent on every male or female, free The Prophet made incumbent on every male or female, free man or slave, the payment of one Saa` of dates or barley as man or slave, the payment of one Saa` of dates or barley as Sadaqat-ul-Fitr (or said Sadaqa-Ramadan)." The people then Sadaqat-ul-Fitr (or said Sadaqa-Ramadan)." The people then substituted half Sa' of wheat for that. Ibn 'Umar used to give substituted half Sa' of wheat for that. Ibn 'Umar used to give dates (as Sadaqat-ul-Fitr). Once there was scarcity of dates in dates (as Sadaqat-ul-Fitr). Once there was scarcity of dates in Medina and Ibn 'Umar gave barley. 'And Ibn 'Umar used to Medina and Ibn 'Umar gave barley. 'And Ibn 'Umar used to give Sadaqat-ul-Fitr for every young and old person. He even give Sadaqat-ul-Fitr for every young and old person. He even used to give on behalf of my children. Ibn 'Umar used to give used to give on behalf of my children. Ibn 'Umar used to give Sadaqatul-Fitr to those who had been officially appointed for Sadaqatul-Fitr to those who had been officially appointed for its collection. People used to give Sadaqat-ul-Fitr (even) a day its collection. People used to give Sadaqat-ul-Fitr (even) a day or two before the 'Eid.or two before the 'Eid.

[Bukhari][Bukhari]

Ibn `Abbas reported Ibn `Abbas reported

The Messenger of Allah, (sa) enjoined Zakat al-The Messenger of Allah, (sa) enjoined Zakat al-Fitr on the one who fasts to shield one's self from Fitr on the one who fasts to shield one's self from any indecent act or speech and for the purpose of any indecent act or speech and for the purpose of providing food for the poor. providing food for the poor.

It is accepted as zakah for the person who pays it It is accepted as zakah for the person who pays it before the `Eid Salah, and it is a mere sadaqah for before the `Eid Salah, and it is a mere sadaqah for one who pays it after the Salah" one who pays it after the Salah"

[Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah : Hasan[Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah : Hasan

It can be given a day or two before Eid It can be given a day or two before Eid ::

It is from the Sunnah that there It is from the Sunnah that there should be a person with whom it is should be a person with whom it is gathered just as the Prophet entrusted gathered just as the Prophet entrusted Abu Hurairah, ra, who said: Abu Hurairah, ra, who said:

"Allah's Messenger entrusted me to "Allah's Messenger entrusted me to look after the zakah of Ramadan." look after the zakah of Ramadan."

[Bukhari] [Bukhari]

Also, Ibn 'Umar, radiya Allahu 'anhu, Also, Ibn 'Umar, radiya Allahu 'anhu, used to give some of it to those who used to give some of it to those who would collect it :would collect it :

It is reported by Ibn Khuzaimah by It is reported by Ibn Khuzaimah by way of 'Abdul-Waarith from Ayyoob: I way of 'Abdul-Waarith from Ayyoob: I said: "When did Ibn 'Umar used to said: "When did Ibn 'Umar used to give the saa'?" He said: "When the give the saa'?" He said: "When the collectors had finished." I said: "When collectors had finished." I said: "When did the collectors finish?" He said: "A did the collectors finish?" He said: "A day or two days before the day of day or two days before the day of Fitr." Fitr."

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