The ruling on the one in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) leaving the mosque for a need
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Question:
The questioner: The Shaykh, regarding the one in i'tikaf, what is the ruling on leaving for food, relieving oneself, and visiting?
Answer:
The Shaykh: This leaving is for a need that is unavoidable, such as relieving oneself or performing wudu' (the ablution for prayer), or bringing in food if he has no one to bring him food and drink. There is nothing wrong with that, and it does not break the i'tikaf. Yes.
The questioner: The Shaykh, regarding the one in i'tikaf, what is the ruling on leaving for food, relieving oneself, and visiting?
Answer:
The Shaykh: This leaving is for a need that is unavoidable, such as relieving oneself or performing wudu' (the ablution for prayer), or bringing in food if he has no one to bring him food and drink. There is nothing wrong with that, and it does not break the i'tikaf. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4247] حكم خروج المعتكف من المسجد لحاجة - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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