Is it permissible for the person in I'tikaf to exit the mosque solely for the purpose of washing his hands?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of I'tikaf

Book 10 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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It is not permissible for the person in I'tikaf to exit the mosque for the purpose of washing his hands because washing the hands is an ancillary need (*laha min dhalika badd*) related to his presence in the mosque.