Explanation of the Rulings on I'tikaf
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Question:
The questioner asks: What are the rulings on i'tikaf?
Answer:
I'tikaf is staying in the mosque to worship Allah, through prayer, reciting the Qur'an, and remembering Allah the Exalted. This is i'tikaf. One does not leave the mosque except for what is absolutely necessary, such as performing wudu, relieving oneself, or similar needs, and then returns to the mosque. One stays there day and night. This is i'tikaf. One should also be alone, not sitting with others chatting, sleeping together, or eating together. No.
One is to be alone with his Lord in a reserved space, whether a tent, a mat, or something else. This is the i'tikaf that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to perform, and that his noble Companions used to perform. Yes.
The questioner asks: What are the rulings on i'tikaf?
Answer:
I'tikaf is staying in the mosque to worship Allah, through prayer, reciting the Qur'an, and remembering Allah the Exalted. This is i'tikaf. One does not leave the mosque except for what is absolutely necessary, such as performing wudu, relieving oneself, or similar needs, and then returns to the mosque. One stays there day and night. This is i'tikaf. One should also be alone, not sitting with others chatting, sleeping together, or eating together. No.
One is to be alone with his Lord in a reserved space, whether a tent, a mat, or something else. This is the i'tikaf that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to perform, and that his noble Companions used to perform. Yes.
Source
لقاء مفتوح 20-09-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (16:19)
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