The ruling on one who spends most of his time in something other than worship during i'tikaf
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Question:
If the one observing i'tikaf spends most of his time in something other than worship, or in permissible matters, is he considered to be observing i'tikaf?
Answer:
No, he is considered to have neglected the i'tikaf. I'tikaf is for the obedience of Allah, staying in a place for the obedience of Allah. So if he wastes his time in something other than obedience, it means he has wasted the i'tikaf.
If the one observing i'tikaf spends most of his time in something other than worship, or in permissible matters, is he considered to be observing i'tikaf?
Answer:
No, he is considered to have neglected the i'tikaf. I'tikaf is for the obedience of Allah, staying in a place for the obedience of Allah. So if he wastes his time in something other than obedience, it means he has wasted the i'tikaf.
Source
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