Is it permissible to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in other than the three mosques?
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The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.
The questioner : May I ask a question, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh: Go ahead.
The questioner : Is it permissible to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in ordinary mosques, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : He (peace be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 2473Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani).
The questioner: Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
The questioner : Thank you.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.
The questioner : May I ask a question, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh: Go ahead.
The questioner : Is it permissible to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in ordinary mosques, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : He (peace be upon him) said:
there is no i'tikaf except in a congregational mosque.
لا َاعتكاف إلا في المساجد الثلاثةThe questioner: Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
The questioner : Thank you.
The Shaykh: Yes.
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