{"id":1114,"date":"2016-06-30T04:27:26","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T04:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fatwa-tt.com\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2017-11-08T15:38:52","modified_gmt":"2017-11-08T19:38:52","slug":"is-a-mutakif-allowed-to-leave-the-masjid-for-a-bath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fatwa-tt.com\/index.php\/is-a-mutakif-allowed-to-leave-the-masjid-for-a-bath\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Mu’takif allowed to leave the Masjid for a bath?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

I understand that a Mu\u2019takif is not allowed to leave the Masjid for bath other than a compulsory ghusl and the Sunnah bath of Friday. However, for a person in the habit showering everyday twice, sometimes thrice, it is difficult to spend the Sunnah I\u2019tikaaf. Is there any leeway in this matter?<\/span><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u0628\u0633\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u062d\u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u062d\u064a\u0645<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As stated in an earlier fatwa, according to legal stance of the Hanafi Madhab, a person observing the Sunnah I\u2019tikaaf is not allowed to exit the Masjid for bath other than a compulsory bath. There is a lesser preferred view in the Madhab which gives allowance for a Sunnah bath on the day of Jumu\u2019ah. This view was adopted by JMU Darul Iftaa.<\/span><\/p>\n

(See: Fatwa https:\/\/fatwa-tt.com\/itikaaf-questions\/)<\/span><\/p>\n

One can understand the discomfort a Mu\u2019takif may undergo by not being allowed to shower for such a long period of time. On the other hand at a time when air-conditions and fans were not present, the Classical Jurists did not consider a bath other than a compulsory bath or Sunnah bath a valid reason for leaving the Masjid.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, taking into consideration that the need to shower is for the purpose of refreshing oneself, the following procedures may be adopted;<\/span><\/p>\n

(1) When leaving the Masjid for a valid reason one may pour water and rub (using a piece of cloth if he wishes) over his body, it can also be done while returning to the Masjid after fulfilling his need.<\/span><\/p>\n

(2) While performing wudhu one may wash and rub his body, however he should not spend excessive time in doing so (the time a person would normally take to perform wudhu).<\/span><\/p>\n

(3) While performing wudhu he can wash beyond the areas of wudhu.<\/span><\/p>\n

(4)While performing Istinja one can widen the area being washed.<\/span><\/p>\n

(5) While answering the call of nature one may pour water on his body and rub. If there is a shower above the toilet he can shower in the process without spending excessive time.<\/span><\/p>\n

(6) In most Masajid the bathroom\/shower-room is located near to toilet area. Therefore after using the toilet, instead of making wudhu in the designated wudhu area one may perform wudhu in the bathroom\/shower-room and while performing wudhu he may open the shower above.<\/span><\/p>\n

NB<\/strong>: The Mu\u2019takif cannot leave the masjid specifically for the purpose of this type of bath\/shower. However, he may do so subordinately as described above.<\/span><\/p>\n

And Allah Ta\u2019\u0101la Knows Best<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mufti Kaleem Muhammad<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Darul Iftaa, Jaamia Madinatul Uloom<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Trinidad,<\/strong> West Indies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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