Ruling on the person in i'tikaf leaving to visit his sick father

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Question:
Is it permissible for the person in i'tikaf to leave the mosque to visit his father if he is sick, or his mother?

Answer:
The matter is broad; his leaving for a need is one of the needs. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not leave except for a need.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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