The ruling on one who intends to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) and then decides to leave
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Question:
What is meant by his statement: Does he mean he entered?
Answer:
Before entering. He intended to, but did not complete it. I'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) is mustahabb (recommended), a nafilah (voluntary prayer). If he resolves to do it, there is no harm; otherwise, it is not obligatory. If he intends to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque), there is no blame on him.
What is meant by his statement:
Whoever intends to perform i'tikaf
من أراد أن يعتكفAnswer:
Before entering. He intended to, but did not complete it. I'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) is mustahabb (recommended), a nafilah (voluntary prayer). If he resolves to do it, there is no harm; otherwise, it is not obligatory. If he intends to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque), there is no blame on him.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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