On one occasion, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah bin \u2018Abbaas (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma) was in i\u2019tikaaf in Masjidun Nabawi when a person came to him and sat down after greeting him with salaam. When Sayyiduna Ibnu \u2018Abbaas (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma) looked at the person, he observed that he was worried and anxious. He thus asked him, \u201cO so-and-so! I see that you are overcome by grief and worry! (What is the matter?)\u201d<\/p>\n
The man replied, \u201cYes, O cousin of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! I owe so-and-so an outstanding debt, and I am unable to settle it (and that is the reason for my worry and anxiety)!\u201d Sayyiduna Ibnu \u2018Abbaas (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma) offered, \u201cShall I speak to him on your behalf (requesting him to grant you some form of respite)?\u201d The man replied, \u201c(Yes,) if you wish.\u201d Sayyiduna Ibnu \u2018Abbaas (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma) thus stood and left the masjid.<\/p>\n
As he left the masjid, the man reminded him, \u201cHave you forgotten that you are in i\u2019tikaaf? (i.e. by leaving the masjid, your i\u2019tikaaf has broken.)\u201d Sayyiduna Ibnu \u2018Abbaas (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma) replied, \u201cNo, (I have not forgotten).\u201d<\/p>\n
Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah bin \u2018Abbaas (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma) then looked towards the blessed grave of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), and with eyes filled with tears (out of the pain of being separated from his beloved [sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam]), he said, \u201c(The reason why I have broken my i\u2019tikaaf is that) I heard the blessed person in this grave (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) mention, \u2018The one who goes out to attend to the need of his Muslim brother, and he succeeds in fulfilling the need, then this is better (and more rewarding) for him than remaining in i\u2019tikaaf for ten years, and (the reward of) the one who sits in i\u2019tikaaf for a single day, seeking the pleasure of Allah Ta\u2018ala, is that Allah Ta\u2018ala will place three trenches between him and Jahannam \u2013 each trench as vast as the distance between the east and the west.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
(Shu\u2018abul Imaan #3679)<\/em><\/p>\n Lessons:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. While sitting in i\u2019tikaaf is extremely rewarding and whoever can manage to do so must certainly take the benefit of this great \u2018ibaadah, it may not be possible for every person to do so. However, giving some assistance to a person in need is something which every person will be able to fulfil, according to his own means. Hence, we should ensure that we avail of such opportunities.<\/p>\n 2. A true believer cannot rest in comfort while others around him are in difficulty and distress. Rather, a true believer will have the urge to help and assist in any way possible \u2013 even if it be through engaging in du\u2018aa for that person.<\/p>\n 3. In order for a person to progress in Deen, it is necessary for him to know what is the most important thing for him to do at any given moment. For example, if one wishes to go for \u2018umrah, but his mother requires him to stay with her and look after her, then his progress lies in him remaining with his mother and serving her with love and care. In this regard, it is important for us to refer to the \u2018Ulama as they possess the necessary knowledge of Deen to guide us and show us our priorities.<\/p>\n
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