DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has designated 136 mosques for I’tik?f throughout the country.
I’tikaf is an Islamic practice about staying last ten days in Mosques during Holy month of Ramadan, devoting oneself to ibadah (worship of Allah) during these days and staying away from worldly affairs.
I’tikaf will be performed only designated mosques, said a statement. The age of Mutakif (individual performing I’tikaf) should not be less than 15 years. Those below 15 years should be accompanied with their guardians. Children below eight years are not allowed to perform I’tikaf.
The Ministry asked those planning to perform I’takaf should maintain personal hygienic, protect the belongings of mosques and avoid disturbing other worshipers.
They were also asked not to hang clothes on walls and pillars of mosques and sleep and eat only at designated places.
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DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has designated 136 mosques for I’tik?f throughout the country.
I’tikaf is an Islamic practice about staying last ten days in Mosques during Holy month of Ramadan, devoting oneself to ibadah (worship of Allah) during these days and staying away from worldly affairs.
I’tikaf will be performed only designated mosques, said a statement. The age of Mutakif (individual performing I’tikaf) should not be less than 15 years. Those below 15 years should be accompanied with their guardians. Children below eight years are not allowed to perform I’tikaf.
The Ministry asked those planning to perform I’takaf should maintain personal hygienic, protect the belongings of mosques and avoid disturbing other worshipers.
They were also asked not to hang clothes on walls and pillars of mosques and sleep and eat only at designated places.
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