ITIKAF FOR WOMEN Ladies may also perform Itikaf by designating a portion of their house; wherein they normally pray salaah. This is not a Shar’i Masjid, none of the rulings applicable to Masjid’s apply. The purpose behind this designation is merely for Itikaf purposes for the ladies. Any lady is at liberty to perform Itikaf for the last ten days of Ramadhan in this specific room and thereby acquire the same reward as the menfolk in the Masjid. Ladies should remember, that for them to perform this Itikaf of the last ten days of Ramadhan; purity (from Haydh) is essential. It should also be noted that for Itikaf of the last ten days of Ramadhan, ladies will not be able to undertake household duties. These domestic chores will be performed by daughters under her supervision while in Itikaf. REWARD OF ITIKAF Ibn Abbas t narrates Rasulullah r related ‘Whomsoever performs Itikaf for a day: Allah I will spread three trenches between him (or her) and the fire of hell. The width of each trench being greater than the distance between the Heaven and earth.’ In addition: to perform Itikaf of the last ten days of Ramadhan is equivalent to the reward of two Hajj and two Umrah
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