A person performed i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) as a voluntary act, then left without an excuse. Does he return and renew his intention, or does he continue?
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The questioner : A person performed a voluntary i'tikaf, then left. Does he return and renew his intention, or does he continue, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : If he continues, was he out for an excuse or without an excuse? Without an excuse? Then the first part is invalid; he cannot complete it based on that.
The questioner : And if it was for a play, there is nothing.
The Shaykh : If it was for a just cause, there is no harm; he returns with his original intention.
The Shaykh : If he continues, was he out for an excuse or without an excuse? Without an excuse? Then the first part is invalid; he cannot complete it based on that.
The questioner : And if it was for a play, there is nothing.
The Shaykh : If it was for a just cause, there is no harm; he returns with his original intention.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2355 - شخص اعتكف نفلا ثم خرج لغير عذر هل يرجع ويجدد النية أم يواصل؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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