The minimum and maximum duration of i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)
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Question:
What is the minimum and maximum duration of i'tikaf, Shaykh Salih?
Answer:
It has no minimum or maximum. It is staying in the mosque for the sake of worshipping Allah, even if it is for a short time. If it is longer, its duration is extended, and that is better. We have heard that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) would perform i'tikaf for the entire last ten days. Yes.
What is the minimum and maximum duration of i'tikaf, Shaykh Salih?
Answer:
It has no minimum or maximum. It is staying in the mosque for the sake of worshipping Allah, even if it is for a short time. If it is longer, its duration is extended, and that is better. We have heard that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) would perform i'tikaf for the entire last ten days. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 32 من 32|شرح أحاديث الصيام من كتاب المنتقى|اعتكاف في المساجد الثلاثة|صالح الفوزان|الفقه|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (7:14)
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