The length of the i’tikaaf

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Question: Is there a specified [length of] time for the i’tikaaf?

Response: [Regarding] the i’tikaaf, there is no specified [length of] time.

[There is] no limit to how short it is, and nor [is there] a limit to how long it is.

Even if he intends to perform i’tikaaf for a night, or a day, or [some] hours – then he can do so.

That is because no limit for it has been stipulated by Allaah [or His Messenger].

Importantly, it is usually referred to as i’tikaaf.

Yes.


Translation originally published on 28 March, 2024.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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