Secluding yourself with Allah. One on one. In His House. Where whispered du’ās and the quiet hum of Qur’anic recitation in the silent depths of the night have an exceptional audience with the Creator. This is I’tikāf, where acts of worship in social seclusion reach a distinguished level of reward.
In Episode 19, Shaykh Ali Hammuda discusses the act of I’tikaf and some rules related to it.
Explained: I’tikaf Seclusion in the Mosque
Shaykh Ali Ihsan Hammuda is Islam21c's Tarbiya Editor.
A UK national of Palestinian origin, he gained bachelor's and Masters degrees in Architecture & Planning from the University of the West of England, before achieving a BA in Shari'ah from al-Azhar University in Egypt.
Shaykh Ali is the author of several books including The Daily Revivals, The Ten Lanterns, and The Friday Reminder. He delivers sermons, lectures, and regular classes across the country.
He is currently based in Wales and is a visiting Imām at al-Manar Centre in Cardiff, and also a senior researcher and lecturer for the Muslim Research & Development Foundation in London.
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