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Please note: this fatwa has been translated by artificial intelligence.
The Obligation of I'tikaf by Vow
Is I'tikaf obligatory by intention and initiation, or only by a verbal vow, as stated by Abdul Hai Al-Laknawi in his book: Al-Insaf in the Ruling of I'tikaf?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is obligatory to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat) if vowed, and it is not required to begin it; because the fatwa (religious ruling) allows for i'tikaf for a moment, and it is not necessary for the minimum i'tikaf to be a full day, and God knows best.
