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What are the acts permitted for a person in I'tikaaf (spiritual retreat)? In this informative session, Dr Zakir Naik explains the "Do's and Don'ts" of I'tikaaf based on the Quran and Sahih Hadith.

Many people are confused about what breaks the I'tikaaf and what is allowed while staying in the Masjid. Dr Zakir Naik clarifies these misconceptions to help you gain the maximum reward during the last 10 days of Ramadan.

Key Topics Covered:

Leaving the Masjid: Under what specific conditions can a Mu'takif (person in Itikaf) leave the mosque?

Cleanliness & Hygiene: Is it permitted to take a bath, cut hair, or clip nails during I'tikaaf?

Eating & Sleeping: Rules regarding food and rest within the boundaries of the Masjid.

Socializing: Can you talk to family members or friends while in retreat?

Permitted Marital Acts: Clarification on Verse 187 of Surah Baqarah regarding interaction with spouses.

Ensure your I'tikaaf is valid and follows the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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Transcript
00:06which are the acts which are allowed during itikaf the acts which are permitted during itikaf that
00:14if a need arises a person can go out of the mosque as mentioned earlier either relieve himself or to
00:22wash or to gozel or to do vodoo or if there is no food etc. As the hadith of the
00:29wife of the prophet she
00:32says in Sahil Bukhari one number three in the book of itikaf hadith number 2029 that the prophet
00:39while doing itikaf never entered the house unless there was a need. The things which are otherwise
00:46permitted during itikaf is a person can eat and drink and sleep in the mosque. You can eat and
00:54drink and sleep in the mosque but you should be careful that you maintain the sanctity and maintain
00:59the cleanliness of the mosque because it is place of worship. A person can even comb the hair, he can
01:05oil his hair, he can remove the unwanted hair from the body, he can cut his nails, he can do
01:14vodoo,
01:15he can wash, he can have a bath, he can wear new clothes, he can put perfume, these things are
01:20permitted.
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