This act is optional in itself...

This act is optional in itself, but if one commences it and continues for two days, then it is wajib to complete the third day. Originally I'tekaf was to be observed in Masjidul Haram (i.e. Makkah), Masjidul Nnabi (i.e. Madinah), Masjid of Kufa. But it is also allowed in the central mosques of any town or city, excluding small mosques. The Prophet (s.a.w.) always observed I'tekaf in the last ten days of holy Ramadhan.

Seventh Chapter: ­Kitabul Haj This deals with all the obligatory and optional acts, during pilgrimage to Makkah, like wearing Ihram, Tawaf, Namaz Of Tawaf, Wuqoof At Arafah, Mashar, Mina etc. Eighth Chapter: ­Kitabul Umrah It is a smaller or lesser Haj, and it is obligatory for the Hajis who must perform it first before proceeding to complete the Haj. It consists of Ihram, Tawaf, Namaz of Tawaf, Saee', Taqseer.

The acts of Umrah are performed in the following order: Ihram Tawaf Two Rakaats of Tawaf Saee (between Safa and Marwah) Taqseer In Haj, the order is as follows: a) Ihram b) Wuqoof at Arafah c) Wuqoof at Mashar d) Rami of the last Jamarah at Mina e) Sacrifice of animal f) To shave off the hair, or cutting nails etc.

g) Tawaf of Haj h) Two Rakaats for Tawaf i) Saee' for Haj j) Tawaf­un­Nisa k) Two Rakaats for Tawaf­un­Nisa l) Staying at night in Mina - Rami of all Jamarats in Mina Ninth Chapter: Kitabul Jihad This chapter deals with the holy wars which are deemed absolutely necessary for the preservation of security and welfare of a society. Jihad can be of two types:­ One initiated and another defensive.

Shi’a Fiqh stipulates that in order to initiate a Jihad, consent must be had from the Prophet (s.a.w) or any Masoom Imam. As for the defensive holy war, it can be waged as and when it becomes necessary. This chapter also deals with the laws pertaining to Dhimmis who seek refuge under an Islamic state, and about truce and peace treaties between Islamic and non­Islamic countries.

Tenth Chapter: Amr Bil Ma'roof and Nahy Anil Munkar In an Islamic society, it is the responsibility of every Muslim to enjoin good and forbid evil. Of course, there are conditions and regulations for carrying out this duty. This chapter deals with them extensively. Previous…