The Permissibility of I'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) outside the last ten days
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Question:
Also, regarding the discussion on i'tikaf, is it specific to the last ten days, Shaykh Salih, or is it permissible in those days and others?
Answer:
I'tikaf is prescribed at all times, but it is more meritorious in Ramadan, specifically in its last ten days, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes. As for its minimum and maximum duration, there is no limit to its minimum and no limit to its maximum. There is no limit to the minimum of i'tikaf and no limit to its maximum. Yes.
Also, regarding the discussion on i'tikaf, is it specific to the last ten days, Shaykh Salih, or is it permissible in those days and others?
Answer:
I'tikaf is prescribed at all times, but it is more meritorious in Ramadan, specifically in its last ten days, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes. As for its minimum and maximum duration, there is no limit to its minimum and no limit to its maximum. There is no limit to the minimum of i'tikaf and no limit to its maximum. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 15 من 27|وقفات مع آيات الصيام|ثم أتموا الصيام إلى الليل|صالح الفوزان|فقه|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (8:00)
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