Is it permissible for the one in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) to leave out of necessity?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a person in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) to take his clothes to the presser to have them washed, or is it not permissible?
Answer:
We have previously answered this question. We said that washing clothes is not essential. If it is for the sake of cleanliness, it is not essential. However, if the washing is to remove ritual impurity, then it is necessary; he must go out and wash the impurity off. But washing them for cleanliness is not essential. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a person in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) to take his clothes to the presser to have them washed, or is it not permissible?
Answer:
We have previously answered this question. We said that washing clothes is not essential. If it is for the sake of cleanliness, it is not essential. However, if the washing is to remove ritual impurity, then it is necessary; he must go out and wash the impurity off. But washing them for cleanliness is not essential. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمعتكف الخروج للضرورة؟ — youtube.com
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