Itikaf FAQs (33/50)
Question
Can a person sit for ie’tikaaf on the 20th after maghrib athaan?
Answer
One ought to sit for ie’tikaaf just before sunset because as soon as the sun sets at the end of the month the month ends. Hence, if one sat for ie’tikaaf on the 20th after sunset, the amount of time that he delays will have an effect on the 10 days and it is sunnah to perform ie’tikaaf for full ten days. (324)
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