A person in iʿtikāf may recite, remember God, supplicate, study and converse when necessary or beneficial. Thoughtful quietness is not prohibited; claiming ritual merit merely for refusing all speech is the concern.
Avoiding arguments and purposeless talk accords with the aim of the retreat.
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Bab al-Iʿtikaf: Rules, Restrictions, Invalidation and Vows
A person in iʿtikāf may recite, remember God, supplicate, study and converse when necessary or beneficial. Thoughtful quietness is not prohibited; claiming ritual merit merely for refusing all speech is the concern.
Avoiding arguments and purposeless talk accords with the aim of the retreat.