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What is the minimum duration for i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)?

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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to perform i'tikaf for one or two hours? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Yes, i'tikaf has no fixed limit; it has no fixed limit. It can be one hour, two hours, one day, two days, or several days; it has no limit. However, the longer the i'tikaf, the better it is.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هي أقل مدة للاعتكاف؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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