A group of women have been accustomed to performing i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in the area designated for them inside the town mosque
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Q: For the past three years, a group of women have been accustomed to performing i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in the area designated for them inside the town mosque, from the time of 'Asr (the afternoon prayer) on the Day of 'Arafah until Maghrib (the sunset prayer) on the same day. They pray behind the imam in their place and do not leave; rather, they remain to recite the Noble Qur'an, make du'a' (supplication), and remember Allah, without affecting the other worshippers, and no sound is heard from them because they are in
their designated place for prayer. This matter is repeated every year on the Day of 'Arafah. The worshippers in the mosque have divided into two opinions: The first is that this is a bid'ah (religious innovation), and they must be removed from the mosque after every prayer, and the area designated for them must be locked until the time for the next prayer. The second opinion holds that there is nothing wrong with this matter. Therefore, both sides have agreed to refer to your eminence to obtain a written fatwa (a scholarly legal ruling) to be posted in the mosque to end this dispute. May Allah reward you with the best reward.
A: What is mentioned regarding the definition of the Day of 'Arafah in the cities is a matter in which the scholars differ, and the correct view is that it is not prescribed.
their designated place for prayer. This matter is repeated every year on the Day of 'Arafah. The worshippers in the mosque have divided into two opinions: The first is that this is a bid'ah (religious innovation), and they must be removed from the mosque after every prayer, and the area designated for them must be locked until the time for the next prayer. The second opinion holds that there is nothing wrong with this matter. Therefore, both sides have agreed to refer to your eminence to obtain a written fatwa (a scholarly legal ruling) to be posted in the mosque to end this dispute. May Allah reward you with the best reward.
A: What is mentioned regarding the definition of the Day of 'Arafah in the cities is a matter in which the scholars differ, and the correct view is that it is not prescribed.
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