What is the meaning of al-‘akuf?
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The questioner:
These are questions asking about the meaning of al-‘akuf.
The Shaykh:
Al-‘akuf is staying, staying in a place, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner.
The Shaykh:
Staying in a place for the sake of worshipping other than Allah (Mighty and Majestic), but as for staying in a place which is the legislated i’tikaf, this is commanded, yes.
These are questions asking about the meaning of al-‘akuf.
The Shaykh:
Al-‘akuf is staying, staying in a place, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner.
The Shaykh:
Staying in a place for the sake of worshipping other than Allah (Mighty and Majestic), but as for staying in a place which is the legislated i’tikaf, this is commanded, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما معنى العكوف؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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