1. To enter with the right foot. (Bukhari-Chapter on Salaah pg.61)

2. To recite   (Ibne Majah pg. 56)

3. To recite Durood Sharief e.g.

(Ibne Majah, Faydhul Qadeer Vol. 1, pg. 336)

4. To recite the dua eg

(Ibne Majah) Trans:  “O Allah, open the doors of your mercy for me”

5. Make intention for I’tikaaf. (Shami- Vol.2, pg. 442)