Is it permissible for the one in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) to leave out of necessity?
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Question:
The questioner says: If the person in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) leaves the mosque to wash his clothes and waits for them to dry, does this affect his i'tikaf?
Answer:
If there is ritual impurity (najasah) on them, he must wash them; he must wash away the impurity. If no one is available to do it, he may take them out and wash them himself; there is no harm in that, because this is a pressing need (hajah). However, if the intention in washing them is merely for cleanliness, then no, he does not leave to wash them for cleanliness. Yes.
The questioner says: If the person in i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) leaves the mosque to wash his clothes and waits for them to dry, does this affect his i'tikaf?
Answer:
If there is ritual impurity (najasah) on them, he must wash them; he must wash away the impurity. If no one is available to do it, he may take them out and wash them himself; there is no harm in that, because this is a pressing need (hajah). However, if the intention in washing them is merely for cleanliness, then no, he does not leave to wash them for cleanliness. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز خروج المعتكف للضرورة؟ — youtube.com
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