Is excessive talk among the prohibitions of i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)?
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Question:
He says: It is observed that those performing i'tikaf in the Haram engage in a lot of talking among themselves.
Answer:
The one performing i'tikaf should occupy himself with the remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). There is nothing wrong with speaking the words he needs, such as asking about something or a little talk between the brothers. There is nothing wrong with slight talk and the talk that the one performing i'tikaf needs. As for idle talk that has no benefit other than wasting time, this is not befitting for the one performing i'tikaf.
He says: It is observed that those performing i'tikaf in the Haram engage in a lot of talking among themselves.
Answer:
The one performing i'tikaf should occupy himself with the remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). There is nothing wrong with speaking the words he needs, such as asking about something or a little talk between the brothers. There is nothing wrong with slight talk and the talk that the one performing i'tikaf needs. As for idle talk that has no benefit other than wasting time, this is not befitting for the one performing i'tikaf.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل كثرة الكلام من محظورات الاعتكاف؟ — youtube.com
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