Q 7:
Who narrated the following Hadith
Whoever practices I'tikaf of only one day for the sake of Allah, Allah will keep him away from Hell-fire at a distance of three trenches, the distance of each trench is like the distance between the East and the West'.
And what is the degree of the Hadith in terms of authenticity?
If a person wants to observe I`tikaf (seclusion for worship in a mosque during Ramadan) for one day, when should he begin I`tikaf and when should he end it? Similarly, if he wants to observe I`tikaf for two days, when should he begin I`tikaf and when should he end it?
A:
The Hadith is weak. I`tikaaf begins after Fajr (Dawn) Prayer and ends at sunset whether a day or two.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.