Questions Pertaining To I’tikaaf (1/2)
Question
Explain the difference between Fardh, Sunnah and Nafl I’tikaaf.
Answer
There is no such thing as Fardh I’tikaaf. If a person takes an oath to perform I’tikaaf, then it becomes Waajib. The I’tikaaf of the last ten days of Ramadan is Sunnah and performing I’tikaaf whenever one wishes to is Nafl.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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“In principle, fasting in the last ten days of Ramadhan is a requisite for the validity of the Sunnah I’tikaaf. If a person is unable to fast during whilst in I’tikaaf, the Sunnah I’tikaaf will not be valid.”
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