What is the ruling on cupping during i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)?
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Question:
This is a question about the person in i'tikaf if he goes out for the purpose of cupping.
Answer:
No, cupping is not a valid reason to go out. He should postpone the cupping until after the end of the i'tikaf. Also, cupping while fasting invalidates the fast; cupping invalidates the fast. So he should postpone the cupping until after Ramadan and after the i'tikaf.
This is a question about the person in i'tikaf if he goes out for the purpose of cupping.
Answer:
No, cupping is not a valid reason to go out. He should postpone the cupping until after the end of the i'tikaf. Also, cupping while fasting invalidates the fast; cupping invalidates the fast. So he should postpone the cupping until after Ramadan and after the i'tikaf.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الحجامة أثناء الاعتكاف؟ — youtube.com
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