question #3 Sahih Muslim 1172c, Book 14, Hadith 5 : What role did the wives of the Prophet play in continuing the tradition of i’tikaf?

‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) used to observe i’tikif in the last ten days of Ramadan till Allah called him back (to his heavenly home). Then his wives observed i’tikaf after him.