Sahih al-Bukhari 1967 (Book 33, Hadith 16)
morning prayer, he used to enter the place of his I`tikaf. `Aisha asked his permission to let her practice
I`tikaf and he allowed her, and so she pitched a tent in the mosque. When Hafsa heard of that, she also
pitched a tent (for herself), and when Zainab heard of that, she too pitched another tent. When, in the
morning, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) had finished the morning prayer, he saw four tents and asked, “What is
this?” He was informed about it. He then said, “What made them do this? Is it righteousness? Remove
the tents, for I do not want to see them.” So, the tents were removed. The Prophet (ﷺ) did not perform
I`tikaf that year in the month of Ramadan, but did it in the last ten days of Shawwal.
Sahih al-Bukhari 1967 (Book 33, Hadith 16)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Sahih al-Bukhari is more than just a book; it is a meticulously curated archive of the Prophet’s Sunnah. Compiled by Imam al-Bukhārī over sixteen years, its completion around 847 CE was a landmark event in Islamic history. Its inclusion in the Kutub al-Sittah solidifies its canonical importance alongside five other major collections. The text’s enduring influence stems from its author’s unparalleled effort to verify each narration, resulting in a trusted compilation of 7,563 hadiths organized into 97 chapters that serve as a definitive guide for millions of believers.
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For more Hadith in Book 33: Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I’tikaf)