Which is better: i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in al-Masjid al-Haram, or in other mosques, with an explanation of the reason?
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The questioner : He says: May the Shaykh be rewarded. Which is better: i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in al-Masjid al-Haram, or in other mosques, with an explanation of the reason?
The Shaykh : As for in Makkah, it is known that the best is to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in al-Masjid al-Haram, unless other mosques are more conducive to your humility, because some people, amidst the crowds and noise, do not attain humility. So we say: perform i'tikaf in another mosque where you are more humble. As for outside Makkah, the mosques and congregational mosques where Jumu'ah (the Friday prayer) is held are better.
The questioner : May Allah reward our Shaykh with the best reward and benefit us with his knowledge, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon His servant and Messenger Muhammad.
The Shaykh : As for in Makkah, it is known that the best is to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in al-Masjid al-Haram, unless other mosques are more conducive to your humility, because some people, amidst the crowds and noise, do not attain humility. So we say: perform i'tikaf in another mosque where you are more humble. As for outside Makkah, the mosques and congregational mosques where Jumu'ah (the Friday prayer) is held are better.
The questioner : May Allah reward our Shaykh with the best reward and benefit us with his knowledge, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon His servant and Messenger Muhammad.