Itikaf · Makkah & Madinah

Guidance for the last ten nights

Four years of walking brothers and sisters through accounts, OTP, and permits — with no promise of approval except from the authorities.

Assalam-o-Alaikum. Welcome to a clear desk for Itikaf registration assistance. Final permits remain with the Saudi authorities.

Official flow

From Start Service to attendance SMS

  1. 1

    Open the official service

    Use the Al-Haramain Itikaf registration pages (itikafRequests/create and the public itikaf-registration service).

  2. 2

    Start Service

    Click Start Service to enter the online portal.

  3. 3

    Login

    Saudi nationals and Iqama holders: Nafath. Visitors / Umrah visa holders: username and password.

  4. 4

    Create an account if needed

    Register with passport details, a Saudi mobile for OTP, visa number, and a carefully noted password. Username is typically your passport number.

  5. 5

    Start Service again

    After login, click Start Service to begin the request.

  6. 6

    Choose location

    Select the Prophet’s Mosque or the Grand Mosque.

  7. 7

    Agree to terms

    Read and accept the official terms and conditions in full.

  8. 8

    Fill accurately & submit

    Complete the form carefully, then Submit Application.

  9. 9

    Nomination notice

    You will receive SMS and email if nominated.

  10. 10

    Confirm or cancel

    If accepted, log in to confirm attendance and upload a personal photo for the permit — or cancel if you cannot attend.

  11. 11

    Attendance SMS

    You will receive an SMS with the date and location of attendance.

Create new account

Fields you will be asked for

Write them as they appear on the passport. OTP arrives on a Saudi mobile only.

Full name

Exactly as in the passport.

Passport number

This is usually your login username.

Mobile no.

Active Saudi number — OTP is sent here.

Visa no.

Write your visa number as issued.

Date of birth

As printed on the passport.

Email

Use a mailbox you check daily.

Gender

Male or female as on documents.

Nationality

As in the passport.

Password

Write it down carefully before you continue.

Verify & OTP

Tick verify, register, then enter the Saudi-mobile OTP.

Spiritual & practical

Fiqh, packing, and FAQs

Itikaf is seclusion in the mosque for worship, especially the last ten nights of Ramadan, seeking Laylatul Qadr. Keep the niyyah, stay within the designated area, and honour the adab of the Haramain.

Logistics we can coordinate

Full-board meals

Full-board meals

Suhoor and Iftar coordination where programmes allow.

Quiet study zones

Quiet study zones

Space to recite, review, and rest the heart.

24/7 medical liaison

24/7 medical liaison

A point of contact if health needs arise.

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Keep the Itikaf floor clear and dignified.

Scholar support

Scholar support

Questions on worship, schedule, and adab.

Terms & conditions

What you affirm before you apply

  • My permit has not previously been revoked in any prior season for any reason whatsoever.
  • I shall adhere to the designated locations and specified times for I‘tikaf, as well as all related instructions.
  • I shall comply with the Islamic guidelines of I‘tikaf in a way that fulfils the objectives of worship and reflects proper conduct within the I‘tikaf areas in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
  • I shall uphold the sanctity of the place and maintain dignity and tranquillity within the designated I‘tikaf areas.
  • I shall abide by the public norms and all general rules and etiquettes.
  • I confirm that I am in suitable health and physical condition to perform I‘tikaf without exposing myself or others to any risk, and I shall comply with all approved health regulations and preventive measures.
  • Applicants for I‘tikaf must be no younger than 18 years of age.
  • I shall not exploit I‘tikaf for any unauthorised purpose of whatever nature.
  • I shall not bring in any prohibited items, including hot or cooked meals, or any items that may obstruct the movement of others within the I‘tikaf areas.
  • I shall comply with all instructions issued by the competent administration during this season, including those related to crowd management, emergencies, and safety and security requirements.
  • I consent to the competent administration processing my personal data with full confidentiality for organisational and regulatory verification purposes in accordance with the applicable regulations.
  • Failure to attend the designated I‘tikaf location within a maximum period of (12) hours from the start of the approved I‘tikaf period, without a valid excuse in accordance with the approved procedure, shall result in the automatic cancellation of the permit. The competent administration shall have the right to reallocate the space in accordance with the approved procedure in the public interest.
  • The permit shall be cancelled during the I‘tikaf period if a new scan of the I‘tikaf participant’s QR code is not recorded at the designated entry points to the I‘tikaf area within a maximum period of 10 hours. The Authority shall have the right to reallocate the space in the public interest.
  • I acknowledge that any breach of the above Terms and Conditions shall result in the cancellation of the permit or termination of the I‘tikaf as determined by the competent administration, without any entitlement on my part to claim any obligation arising from such cancellation.

Assistance wizard

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