Ruling 1724 — Spiritual Retreat (Iʿtikāf)

A muʿtakif must have the intention of attaining proximity to Allah in the same manner that was mentioned regarding ablution (wuḍūʾ).[1] Iʿtikāf must be performed from start to finish with a sincere intention to attain proximity to Allah. iv. The duration of the iʿtikāf must be a minimum of three days.