The minimum duration of i'tikaf
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the minimum duration for i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)? And is it permissible to perform i'tikaf for one hour?
Answer:
Yes, there is no minimum limit. It is permissible for one hour, two hours, or part of a day, and the reward is according to the extent of the act. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the minimum duration for i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)? And is it permissible to perform i'tikaf for one hour?
Answer:
Yes, there is no minimum limit. It is permissible for one hour, two hours, or part of a day, and the reward is according to the extent of the act. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/55 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (29:24)
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