Q: Imaam I intend doing itikaaf this year in my masjid because college would be closed and want clarification. Is the whuzu area in the masjid part of the masjid? Would the same rules of masjid apply in the whuzu area? Can a person in itikalf the type of ittikaf one does in the last 10 days of ramadhan talk in the whuzu area like non-emergency talk? Can one use cell phone in itikaaf in masjid? (text)

Answers:

1)    No

2)    No

3)    No

4)    Yes. Best to limit cell phone usage to that which is absolutely necessary in all conditions as it relates to the masjid.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

p.s.. Texting folks, please keep your questions brief.