Talk:I'tikaf

is an act of worship in Islam. It is described as staying in a mosque for at least three days with the intention of getting closer to God. It has conditions and rulings that are explained in a chapter by the same name in Islamic jurisprudential books. The one who performs I'tikaf is called Mu'takif.

According to fiqh, I'tikaf is a Mustahab (recommended) act, although it could become wajib (obligatory), like other Mustahabs, by taking an oath or nadhr (vow) to God for offering it.

There is no especial time for I'tikaf, however, according to hadiths, the Prophet (s) practiced it in the last ten days of the month of Ramadan. Thus, the best time for I'tikaf is the last ten days of the month of Ramadan and it is highly recommended during these days. Duration of I'tikaf must not be less than three days and fasting during I'tikaf is one of its conditions. The ritual of I'tikaf is held during Ayyam al-Bid (13th-15th) of Rajab in most Iranian cities.