I'tikaaf 2019 – Al Huda Institute Canada

Starting on the 20th of Ramadan insha’Allah

I’tikaaf Ramadan 2019/1440 AH

Keep alive the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ during last ten days of Ramadan!
I’tikaaf is to confine oneself in a mosque for prayers, invocations, and Ibadah, leaving worldly activities for a limited number of days for the sake of Allah s.w.t. The purpose of such stay in the Masjid being purely for Ibadah and to gain proximity to Allah s.w.t.

Requirements

REGISTER

All Applicants are required to register for I’tikaaf 2019, in order to receive the spot at Al Huda Institute Canada.

AGE LIMIT

The minimum age limit for participants is 18 years.

CONSENT

Sister applicants are required to have consent from their Mahram.

SPECIAL DIETS

The Mu’takif is requested to bring/arrange “special diets”; if any, for themselves.

Guidelines

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

Recommended items to bring:

Sleeping Bag, pillow and cover
Necessary toiletries kit i.e. Tooth brush, tooth paste, or Miswak, soap, towel, deodorant, comb
Any required medications
Non-perishable snacks, drinks, fruit cups, etc. (sealed)
It is advisable not to bring excess luggage to the Masjid

USE YOUR TIME WISELY

Kindly utilize the maximum time for Qur’an recitation and praying.

SHARING SPACE

Due to weekend classes, some activity is expected in the mosque.

SPECIAL DIETS

Any special dietary needs are the responsibility of the participant.

SUHOOR

Al Huda Institute will be providing the basic everyday Suhoor and Iftaar free of charge, however, contribution towards Suhoor/Iftaar is welcome.

NO VALUABLES

Please do not bring any valuables to I’tikaaf with you. Al Huda is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

SOCIALIZING

All are advised to refrain from talking and socializing in the duration of I’tikaaf.

CALLS / CELL PHONES

Regarding calls or cell phones:

Cell phones can be used during the day in case of emergencies only
Preferred time to make personal phone calls is ideally between Maghrib & Isha
When turned on, cell phones must be on vibration only

SLEEPING BAGS

Participants are requested to bring their own sleeping bags.

Sleeping bags are to be wrapped up and put aside by 10:30 am daily

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Use of electronic devices (iPhone/iPad/etc) for your personal Ibadaah and educational needs during I’tikaaf is allowed, however, please ensure you are not disturbing others around you.

INTERNET

Internet Access is not available at Al Huda during the I’tikaaf.

Important Notes:

Applicants will be notified that Al Huda has received your form.

In sha Allah applicants will receive response about the Itikaaf Spot on the 20th of Shaaban.

ONCE SELECTED…

The selected applicants will be informed about next steps and dates, including an important I’tikaaf Orientation session.

CHECK EMAIL

Kindly check your email regularly for spot allotment and further instructions.

WAITING LIST

When all spots are filled, all remaining applicants will be placed on waiting list.
If any spot becomes available, the next applicant on the waiting list shall be offered the spot.

PRIVACY

Sisters shall be allotted their own spots, however ‘private cubicles’ are not available.

Please Note: the submission of this form does not guarantee a spot.

This is a pre-registration form.

Kindly check your email for response to this form submission.

Your spot will be offered to the next applicant if:

There is ‘no response’ within 7 days of the email instruction.
There is ‘no show’ at the Orientation session and/or on the advised time of beginning I’tikaaf.

Note: If you have any Questions or concerns, kindly email
Sr. Fauzia Haq at fauzia.haq@alhudainstitute.ca for sisters.
Br. Riaz Sheikh at riaz.sheikh@alhudainstitute.ca for brothers

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Applicant's Full Name*
First Last
Applicant's Date of Birth*

Year
Month
Day
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Applicant's Home Phone*
Applicant's Cell Phone*
Applicant's Email Address*
Applicant's Address*
Street Address Apartment/Unit No. City Province Postal Code
Current Student of Al Huda?*
- Yes
- No
If Yes, which course?

TQE, TQU, Weekday, Weekend, Hifz, other ...
New to 10-day I'tikaaf at Al Huda?*
- Yes
- No
If No, when did you do the I'tikaaf with us?

2018, 2017, 2016, other ....
Mention medical concerns, allergies, medications etc (if any)
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Emergency Contact Full Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Home Phone*
Emergency Contact Cell Phone*
Emergency Contact Email Address
Applicant Consent
The applicant/participant sitting for the I'tikaaf agree to the following:
1. Maintain discipline and cleanliness of the Masjid and their allocated personal space.
2. Co-operate and support the I'tikaaf procedures as instructed in the masjid.
3. Have read all the guidelines mentioned on the Al Huda I'tikaaf website.
4. Al Huda reserves the right to remove the applicant in case of not adhering to discipline and causing disturbance affecting others.

5. I hereby solemnly declare that I or my family do not have any link or affiliation with, nor support or follow any religious groups with political motives or inclined to terrorist activities or extremism under the banner of Islam.
I, (applicant) have read, understood and accept all of the above mentioned conditions.*
- Yes
GUARDIAN CONSENT*
*only required for female applicants
Name of Guardian*
First Last
Relationship of Guardian*
Guardian Contact Home/Cell Phone*
I, (applicant), solemnly declare that I, (applicant), have taken consent from my guardian to participate in the I’tikaaf at Al Huda during the session of 2019/1440*
- Yes
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Starting on the 20th of Ramadan insha’Allah

Applicants will be notified that Al Huda has received your form.

In sha Allah applicants will receive response about the Itikaaf Spot on the 20th of Shaaban.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Applicant Consent

GUARDIAN CONSENT*

You shall receive email confirmation for your submission.

Please check your spam email folder, if you do not see it in your inbox.