The ruling on the condition of leaving for i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)
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Question:
May Allah keep you safe. Regarding whether the one performing i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) may condition that he leaves for a need or for some matters?
Answer:
Yes, he may condition this, but it is better and more desirable that he spend his entire time in the mosque. However, if he conditions that he will leave for a specific need and return, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
May Allah keep you safe. Regarding whether the one performing i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) may condition that he leaves for a need or for some matters?
Answer:
Yes, he may condition this, but it is better and more desirable that he spend his entire time in the mosque. However, if he conditions that he will leave for a specific need and return, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 13 من 28|من أحكام الصيام|أحكام الاعتكاف|صالح الفوزان|فقه|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (4:24)
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