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== Duration of the I’tikaf ==
#. I'tikaf can be observed for the duration of time between two salats i.e from AsarAsr (Afternoon prayers) to Maghrib (Post-Sunset prayers). This form of I'tikaf would be considered Nafal (optional) i'tikaf and it is the shortest duration for which I'tikaf can be performed.
# I'tikaf can be performed for one whole day, i.e the sunset of one day to the sunset of the next day. This is also nafal (optional) i'tikaf.
# I'tikaf can also be performed for 3 whole days i.e from the sunset of day one to the sunset of the third day. It is necessary to know that one should be observing a fast for I'tikaf if it is for a day or more, in case of I'tikaf from one salat to the next fasting is not obligatory.