I’tikaaf means to stay in the Musjid with the Niyyat of I’tikaaf for the sake of Allah Ta’ala. The purpose of such stay in the Musjid is Ibaadat and to gain proximity to Allah Ta’ala.
THE TYPES OF I’TIKAAF
There are three types of I’tikaaf:
Waajib, Sunnat ul Muakkadah and Nafl.
WAJIB I’TIKAAF
An I’tikaaf of Nathr and a Qadha I’tikaaf are waajib (compulsory) I’tikaaf.