Istikhara

Salat al-Istikharah (Arabic: صلاة الاستخارة‎) is a prayer recited by Muslims when in need of guidance on an issue in their life. The salat is a two raka'ah salat performed to completion followed by the supplications Salat al-Istikharah.

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Istikhara . Marriage Proposal

Having received a negative outcome of a marriage related Istikhara performed by my aunt on my behalf one year ago, I am clear in my head that I want to be with him. Should I perform the Istikhara again by myself?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 7 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

Please refer to previous answers regarding this topic of istikharah and marriage. They will be useful for you to read. Should you and your family have done due dilligence in investigating him and how religious he is and his high akhlaq and there is compatibility between the both of you, rely on your judgment and corect evaluation, rather than istikharah.

And Allah knows best

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Istikhara . Qur'an . Marriage

I did Istikhara about marrying a girl I have known for almost two years, who appears religious and respectful. The result was Surah Al-A'raf, Ayah 150, mentioning 'Moses was angry.' Does this indicate a neutral or negative outcome for my Istikhara?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 8 months ago

The scholar who did the Istikhara should be able to explain to you the result of it. If you are sure that the person is good in her religion and manners, then you can go ahead after paying a Sadaqa for more blessings.

Wassalam.

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Girl . History . Istikhara . Marriage . Dream

Should a girl marry a man she has feelings for and a history with, despite his weak religious commitment, especially if her Istikhara and dreams suggest positivity? She has repented and seeks a partner with strong Islamic values but struggles to let go.

She should consider that the most important criteria for a good life partner is religion and manners. Weak religious commitments can lead to possible dangerous results in the life especially after few years. What can stop him in the future from looking for other affairs if his religious commitments are weak?

I don't advise her to marry a person who is weak in his faith and religious practice even if she has feelings and history with him. The feelings will never remain for long if there is no authenticity in faith and trust in religion.

Wassalam.

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Kaffara . Istikhara

Is there a Kaffara for going against what came in Istekhara?

There is no Kaffara for disobeying the guidance of the Istekhara but there is a harm in someway which we might know later if we go against the guidance of valid Istekhara.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Marriage

I performed Istikhara for marriage, but the outcome was negative. Is it possible to reverse this for a positive result? Should I consider leaving the man, or is there still hope? What steps can I take for a positive outcome?

It is advisable to act upon the Istekhara provided that the Istekhara was valid with all it's conditions. We can never control the result of any Istekhara and we need to submit to it and be sure that it is for our interest. If the Istekhara is negative, you can wait till the circumstances of the subject change then you can see another Istekhara.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Meaning

What does it mean to perform a Faal, and how is it similar to Istikhara?

Faal is not similar to Istekhara. Istekhara is mentioned in many authentic Hadeeths while we don't have authentic Hadeeth teaching Faal. Faal is a type of guessing what will happen in the future which has not foundation. Many of our Ulama mentioned that Faal is not allowed.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara

Is it allowed and required to use someone's name, date of birth, and mother's name while performing Istikharah for marriage?

It is not required to mention someone’s name, date of birth and mother’s name while performing an Istekhara. Just knowing the person is enough as Allah (SWT) Knows everything about all His creatures.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Love . Father . Marriage

Should I proceed with my marriage despite a negative Istikhara performed by my aunt, since we love each other and his father is now supportive? Can I perform Istikhara myself? Is there a possibility for the outcome to change?

The Istekhara done by your aunt is your Istekhara unless you have have requested her to do it on your behalf.

If she did the Istekhara with out your requesting her, then you can see your own Istekhara.

If she did the Istekhara on your request, and situation has changed, you can see another Istekhara again based in change of circumstances.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara

Can I pray Istikhara to seek guidance whether I should focus on school and university or rely on finding a man to take care of me financially?

Seeking guidance from Allah (SWT) through Istekhara is good when you can not decide between different options but all options Must be permissible.

You can focus on your study and at the same time, look for a suitable man for marriage. Marriage is highly recommended.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Salawat . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it necessary to repeat Istikhara if I unintentionally skipped reciting the Dua before it and only recited Salawat three times?

It is not necessary to repeat the Istekhara for not reciting the Du'a before it.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Mind . Heart

Should I pursue a job opportunity that seems good to me, even though the Istekhara done by my mother for the last stage didn't come out favorably while the one I did at an initial stage was positive?

You are not bound to follow an Istekhara done by your mother or any one other than you. You can follow the Istekhara which you did.

Wassalam.

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Parents . Istikhara . Marriage Proposal

Can I reject a boy for marriage even if my parents did Istikhara and it came out positive? Can I pray for a better proposal in my Dua?

Your marriage is invalid with out your full acceptance and agreeing. Your parents' Istekhara is for them to agree or not, but it does not bind you. You can go for Istekhara yourself or jointly with your parents if you are not clear and need guidance through an Istekhara.

You can pray for better proposal in your Du'a.

'Wassalam.