Srinagar, March 21 -- Breaking the web of distractions innate to modern day life, few practices offer Muslims a chance to disconnect from the material and reconnect with the spiritual self and one such practice is the religious retreat called I'tikaf. This revered practice, which involves secluding oneself in a mosque for worship, prayer, and reflection, is particularly significant during the last ten days of Ramadan.
I'tikaf, with its great spiritual importance, remains as profound today as it was in the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah, I'tikaf holds a timeless position in Islamic tradition as a powerful means to cleanse the soul, renew one's relationship with Allah, and seek His boundless mercy.
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