An Appaisal of the Practice of I’tikaf in Selected Mosques in Ilorin Metropolis
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2024-05-05
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AL HIKMAH RESEARCH & PUBLICATION CENTRE Al-Hikmah International Journal for Islamic Studies & Human Sciences
Abstract
I
c
tikāf is one of the common spiritual practices in Islam. It is a
spiritual retreat, usually done in a central Mosque where jum’ah
is being performed during the last ten days of Ramadan with the
intention of moving closer to Allah. The research aims to
examine the concept of I
c
tikāf as mentioned in the Glorious
Qu’ran and Sunnah as well as the perceived abuse of the sacred
exercise among contemporary Muslims in Ilorin. Analytical and
descriptive research methods were adopted in this study.
Analytical method was utilized to analyze the prophetic I
c
tikāf
while observation method was used to gather information about
the practices, motives and behavior of people in selected Itikaf
centres in Ilorin Metropolis. Interview was conducted with
volunteers who are actively involved in practice and planning for
Itikaf in Ilorin. it was found that despite the awareness of some
Muslims on the prophetic I
c
tikāf, they still involved abusing and
violating the rules and regulations of I
c
tikāf. This study therefore,
suggested that before someone could engage in the practice of
I
c
tikāf, he must know the etiquettes, conditions, rules, and
regulations governing its practice, and uphold a decent and
upright behaviors throughout the period