The world is in disorder and unrest due to the turbulence and war situation in the Middle East after the aggression of America and Israel against Iran. The Muslims are at the receiving end due to the fact that the wars are being fought on their soils killing innocent lives and spreading total chaos among the Muslims of the world. Amidst such a disastrous situation during the Holy month of Ramdhan, the Muslims need to submit before Allah to seek penance for their sins and pray for peace and solidarity among them which unfortunately has been lost long back and hence the divisions and rivalries emerging in the Muslim nations. In this kind of wary situation, Allah has bestowed us again with the blessings of the month of Ramdhan, in which the last ten days are the most blessed wherein by connecting with Allah one can achieve salvation and peace of mind and soul. During these last ten days, the observance of Itikaf has been commanded to us by Allah which has innumerable blessings and rewards ordained.

Itikaf, the act of secluding oneself in a mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan to focus entirely on worship, serves as a vital spiritual remedy for the modern challenges facing the Muslim community. While the Muslims face significant turmoil, including internal division, political fragmentation, and social upheaval, dangerous wars in the Middle East and other parts of the world, Itikaf acts as a security spigot to release the pressures of modern life, allowing individuals to reset their spiritual, mental, and emotional pose. Since the Muslim nations are facing widespread crises, Itikaf provides a necessary withdrawal from the clatter of the world to focus on Taqwa ‘Connecting to Allah’.........

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