Shower in Itikaaf

Q: Is it permissible to have a shower during itikaaf even if ghusul (bath) is not compulsory?

A: A non compulsory Ghusl is not allowed during I’tikaaf. If done the I’tikaaf will break.

Moulana Yusuf Laher

This answer was collected from AskMufti.co.za, which is operated under the supervision of Mufti Siraj Desai of Darul-Uloom Abubakr, South Africa.

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