`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:

The Prophet (PBUH) used to engage himself in  I`tikaf (seclusion for prayers) in the mosque during the last ten nights of Ramadan till he passed away; thereafter, his wives followed this practice after him.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

 Inshallah the ten day I'tikaf will commence at IAGD after Magrib, on Saturday, August 20th. Increasingly large participation in the past Ramadan(s) has prompted the need to plan out and establish guidelines and programs which will Inshallah benefit all participants. 

Those interested in spending time in I'tikaf at IAGD, please contact a member of the IAGD I'tikaf Planning Committee for more details:

• Br. Mansoor Ahmad (Chairman) email contact: mansoor@icgnews.com
• Dr. Usman Master email contact ugm786@comcast.net
• Br Jihad Allan email contact jihad.allan@gm.com

A meeting will be held at IAGD on Saturday, August 20 after ASR Salaat. Anyone who'd like to perform the I'tikaf at IAGD, please attend this meeting.   The I'tikaf period starts at Magrib. 

Below is a list of List of Planned Activities specially organized for I'tikaf participants.  Others  are encouraged to attend and benefit from them also, Inshallah!

FOOD ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE I'TIKAFI'S

The IAGD BODs reviewed notes and observations from last year's I'tikaf and compiled a list of lessons learnt.  As a result, the following was decided

For Iftar and Sahoor, each person in I'tikaf must make his own arrangements for food. The kitchen will be completely closed during this time, so there will be no food storage or preparation areas available. No one should randomly bring food for the I'tikaf participants without the approval of the I'tikaf Planning Committee or leave food in the lobby. Leftover food should not be left in the prayer hall or lobby. Pots and dishes should be removed immediately from the premises after every meal. The prayer hall should be kept clean at all times.

PLEASE REVISIT THIS PAGE SOON FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.