Is i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) specific to men, excluding women?
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Question:
This is a question asking whether i'tikaf is specific to men, excluding women? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
No, it is not specific to men; both men and women perform i'tikaf. However, a private place is set up for the woman. A private place is set up for her in which she performs i'tikaf, just as the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to perform i'tikaf, and private places were set up for them. In fact, it is also recommended for the man to perform i'tikaf in a room or a place hidden from people, so that they do not distract him or he does not become distracted by them. This is better. As for the woman, she must have a private place so that people do not see her, or if she sleeps in her place, she is in a secure place. Yes, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
This is a question asking whether i'tikaf is specific to men, excluding women? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
No, it is not specific to men; both men and women perform i'tikaf. However, a private place is set up for the woman. A private place is set up for her in which she performs i'tikaf, just as the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to perform i'tikaf, and private places were set up for them. In fact, it is also recommended for the man to perform i'tikaf in a room or a place hidden from people, so that they do not distract him or he does not become distracted by them. This is better. As for the woman, she must have a private place so that people do not see her, or if she sleeps in her place, she is in a secure place. Yes, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
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