Tag: observing itikaf at home to avoid coronavirus

Question: In light of the wide spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the closing of places of worship, it is permissible to observe itikaf (mosque retreat) at home? Answer: Answering your question, Sheikh Mustafa Umar, President of California Islamic University, states: Itikaf is to seclude yourself inside a mosque and focus on worshipping Allah without normal distractions…