The i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) of specific acts
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, is it required for the one observing i'tikaf to refrain from certain things, or does he exit the state by performing a specific act?
The Shaykh:
Yes, he may stipulate that he will perform such and such an act, but this reduces his reward.
The questioner:
And what is the matter with the nerves of the person?
The Shaykh:
The i'tikaf is not specified, the i'tikaf is not specified, but whatever he says is better, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, is it required for the one observing i'tikaf to refrain from certain things, or does he exit the state by performing a specific act?
The Shaykh:
Yes, he may stipulate that he will perform such and such an act, but this reduces his reward.
The questioner:
And what is the matter with the nerves of the person?
The Shaykh:
The i'tikaf is not specified, the i'tikaf is not specified, but whatever he says is better, yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الاعتكاف وقيام رمضان — islamhouse.com (25:51)
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