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itekaf is a period of staying in a mosque for a certain number of days.

The literal meaning of the word Itekaf is ‘sticking and adhering to something, or to be regular in something’. In Islamic context, Itekaf means: ‘To confine oneself in a mosque for prayers, invocations and Ibadah, leaving the worldly activities for a limited no. of days.’ It is one another recommended Sunnah which bears great rewards for the person who does it. A Mutakif is supposed to devote himself to Ibadah during these days, away from worldly affairs.

The Ibadah may include performing Nawafil prayers, Invocations, Recitation & understanding of Quran, Reading & understanding ahadith etc. And, mostly, Itekaf is associated with trying to understand the Night of Decree.