7/67. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1781 — I'tikaf and Reward
The reward for I`tikaf
Hadith About I'tikaf and Reward for Good Deeds
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1781
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1781
حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْكَرِيمِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أُمَيَّةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ مُوسَى الْبُخَارِيُّ، عَنْ عَبِيدَةَ الْعَمِّيِّ، عَنْ فَرْقَدٍ السَّبَخِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ فِي الْمُعْتَكِفِ " هُوَ يَعْكِفُ الذُّنُوبَ وَيُجْرَى لَهُ مِنَ الْحَسَنَاتِ كَعَامِلِ الْحَسَنَاتِ كُلِّهَا " .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said concerning the person observing I’tikaf. “He is refraining from sin and he will be given a reward like that of one who does all kinds of good deeds.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1781In-book reference : Book 7, Hadith 144English translation : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1781
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1781
This Hadith about I'tikaf teaches that a person who observes I'tikaf is holding himself back from sin. The main idea is simple: when someone stays devoted to worship in I'tikaf, he is not only doing a private act of devotion, but also protecting himself from wrong actions. The Hadith also mentions reward, saying that he will be given a reward like one who does all kinds of good deeds. The wording focuses on two clear points: staying away from sin and receiving reward from Allah. It shows that I'tikaf is not only about staying in a place; it is about spiritual discipline, self-control, and using time for worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- I'tikaf helps a person stay away from sinful actions.
- Time spent in worship can become a means of great reward.
- A believer benefits by removing himself from harmful habits and distractions.
- Good deeds are not only actions done outside; sincere worship and restraint also matter.
