Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)
by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai ArifiITIKAF AND WHAT ONE SHOULD DO IN ITIKAF
Ten days itikaf is sunnah and itikaf of a period of less than that is nafil. A woman should do so in her house. During itikaf one should busy himself in reciting the QURAAN or studying other religious books. [Bahishti Zewar]