Excepting Attendance at Gatherings When Making the Intention of I'tikaf

Question

May the mu'takif, when making the intention, make an exception for taking part in gatherings and taking part in religious services?

Answer

If, when making i'tikaf binding upon himself by means of a vow (nadhr), he makes an exception for taking part in a gathering, then going out to take part will not invalidate the i'tikaf: [ar]ولو شرط وقت النذر والالتزام أن يخرج إلى عيادة المريض وصلاة الجنازة وحضور مجلس العلم يجوز له ذلك[/ar] “If at the time of the vow and of undertaking it he stipulates that he will go out to…

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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