Is it permissible for the one in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) to use the phone 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 go out to speak on the phone with his family, given that he has a pressing need to do so?
Answer:
There is no objection if he needs to speak with his family about a necessary matter. There is no objection to him going out, speaking, and returning when he is finished. He should return according to the extent of the need. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a person in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) to go out to speak on the phone with his family, given that he has a pressing need to do so?
Answer:
There is no objection if he needs to speak with his family about a necessary matter. There is no objection to him going out, speaking, and returning when he is finished. He should return according to the extent of the need. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمعتكف استخدام الهاتف للضرورة؟ — youtube.com
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