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When is Sunnah I’tikaaf performed?

Published as Time of Sunnah I’tikaaf

· 11 Shaʻban 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

When is Sunnah I’tikaaf performed?

Answer

Sunnah I’tikaaf is performed during the last ten days of Ramadhaan. The Sunnah I’tikaaf commences at the time of Maghrib of the 20th of Ramadhaan (i.e. 21st night) and continues until the moon of Eidul Fitr is sighted.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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