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Sunan Ibn Majah 1777 (Book 7, Hadith 140) #31129
The Benefits of Itikaf

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged people observing Itikaf to attend funerals and visit the sick.

It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'The person observing I’tikaf may attend funerals and visit the sick.’"
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْهَيَّاجُ الْخُرَاسَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَنْبَسَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْخَالِقِ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ الْمُعْتَكِفُ يَتْبَعُ الْجِنَازَةَ وَيَعُودُ الْمَرِيضَ

TOPICS
funerals  *  sickness  *  itikaf

QUICK LESSONS:
Observe I'tikaaf , Attend Funerals , Visit Sick People .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of observing I'tikaaf, which is a spiritual retreat where one secludes themselves in a mosque for a certain period of time to focus on their faith and devotion to Allah. During this retreat, it was encouraged by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that those who are observing it should still attend funerals and visit the sick. This shows us that even during times when we are focusing on our spirituality, we should still be mindful of our obligations towards others in society. We can learn from this hadith that even when we are devoted to our faith, we should not forget about our duties towards others in society such as attending funerals or visiting those who are ill. Furthermore, this hadith teaches us that being kind and compassionate towards others is an important part of being a good Muslim.

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