Fatwa ID: 07130

Answered by: Maulana Abdoullah Limvoonheek

Question:

Would it be permissible for a Mu’takif (performing sunnah I’tikaf) to login to his job and attend meetings?

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Answer: 

Itikaf is to secluded oneself with Allah. This is the main objective. A person should maximise his time and devote himself in ibadah. The time is precious and should not be wasted. It should be kept in mind the sanctity of the masjid. Restrict the usage of the phone.

If the meeting is necessary then it would be permissible to attend like how a business transaction is done of there is a need. Otherwise, he should avoid it as much as possible.

Reference: 

وأكل المعتكف وشربه ونومه وعقده البيع لما يحتاجه لنفسه أو عياله في المسجد، وكره إحضار المبيع فيه وكره عقد ما كان للتجارة

مراقي الفلاح ص٢٦٦

(قوله فلو لتجارة كره) أي وإن لم يحضر السلعة واختاره قاضي خان ورجحه الزيلعي لأنه منقطع إلى الله تعالى فلا ينبغي له أن يشتغل بأمور الدنيا بحر

رد المحتار ج٢ ص٤٤٨

Only Allah (عز و جل) knows best.

Written by Maulana Abdoullah Limvoonheek

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

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