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.
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