Is it permissible for a woman to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)?
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The questioner : Is it permissible for a woman to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque)?
The Shaykh : Yes, i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) is permissible for a woman. The Mothers of the Believers (may Allah be pleased with them) used to perform i'tikaf. However, if she has a husband, she does not perform i'tikaf without his permission. Likewise, if she has children in the house who need care and looking after, she does not perform i'tikaf. Looking after her children is far better. Yes. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) is permissible for a woman. The Mothers of the Believers (may Allah be pleased with them) used to perform i'tikaf. However, if she has a husband, she does not perform i'tikaf without his permission. Likewise, if she has children in the house who need care and looking after, she does not perform i'tikaf. Looking after her children is far better. Yes. Yes.