The Ruling on I'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) Outside of Ramadan
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Question:
In another segment, he asks about i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque): Is it specific to Ramadan? And am I permitted to perform i'tikaf for one or two days in the mosque outside of Ramadan for the purpose of reciting the Qur'an, making du'a' (supplication), and engaging in dhikr (the remembrance of Allah)?
Answer:
I'tikaf is staying in a mosque for the worship of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), a mosque where the jama'ah (congregation) is held, whether in Ramadan or outside of Ramadan. So, i'tikaf is an independent act of worship; it is performed in Ramadan and outside of Ramadan, for a short period or a long period, and it carries a great reward. Yes.
In another segment, he asks about i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque): Is it specific to Ramadan? And am I permitted to perform i'tikaf for one or two days in the mosque outside of Ramadan for the purpose of reciting the Qur'an, making du'a' (supplication), and engaging in dhikr (the remembrance of Allah)?
Answer:
I'tikaf is staying in a mosque for the worship of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), a mosque where the jama'ah (congregation) is held, whether in Ramadan or outside of Ramadan. So, i'tikaf is an independent act of worship; it is performed in Ramadan and outside of Ramadan, for a short period or a long period, and it carries a great reward. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/035 — archive.org (3:02)
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