The tradition of I’tikaf: An effective tradition against the ignoring materialistic consumerism

This commodity-oriented and fast-paced lifestyle has permeated nearly all parts of the world. I’tikaf is an ancient Islamic tradition. While it does not adhere to a fixed timeframe, I’tikaf is usually held during the third decade of the month of Ramadan and also on the 13th, 14th and 15th of the month Rajab

During I’tikaf, an individual goes to the mosque, fasts and remains there until the conclusion of the I’tikaf period. During these three days in the mosque, secluded from their daily routine, the Mu’takif [the person taking part in the I’tikaf] dedicates time to themselves and seeking closeness to God. Throughout these three days, the Mu’takifs .[or.Mu’takifeen] often spend their time studying religious books, reciting the Holy Quran, praying, and contemplating

During these three days, the Mu’takifs try to focus their attention less than before on the numerous and diverse, fictitious and even real needs of this world. They fast from dawn to dusk, and minimize their attention to their biological needs.  A corner of the mosque is a person’s home during these three days so that during this time he/..think attentively with peace of mind about this world and its creator and the path that one has before them in order to reach the creator