Najafi Q&A: Istikhara

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In the name of Allah, it is not permissible to do Istikhara twice for the same matter, as the wise person, when seeking advice from a wise person, should not seek advice again if the wise person advises against it. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, My son, I have not forbidden anyone from taking Istikhara for anything other than marriage. Perhaps I will take Istikhara for my own affairs and for the affairs of others if they ask me to do so. Our scholars have written books on the subject of Istikhara. As for Istikhara in the matter of marriage, you want to propose to a girl the sacred sharia has allowed you to ask about her and to see her without a veil. If someone proposes to your daughter and the suitor meets the required conditions, then the sharia commands you to marry him to her. Taking Istikhara in such a matter is a rejection of the command of the sacred sharia. So, reflect on this. The narrations that command Istikhara for the sake of marriage refer to praying two rak'ahs as mentioned in the books of supplications. The intention is not to take Istikhara with a rosary or other means. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, it is not permissible for you to do so. You sought the counsel of the Knower of the unseen in an action, and He prevented you. Therefore, it is not permissible for you to reconsider and attempt to seek permission for the action from which He has prevented you. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, there is no objection to that. Allah is the all guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that Istikhara means to consult Allah. Is there a mindful person who consults or seeks advice from Allah and works otherwise?! Then, why to seek Istikhara? You should definitely be penalized for this. It is not on your own. Should you have consulted a physician and disobeyed him, you would not have been healed. How could this matter be if it is with Allah? May Allah guide you. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, you have made a mistake in what you have done. You have sought Alla’s advice, but you have not worked as it says. The act itself, if it has no religious prohibition, is not problematic. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that I have not prevented seeking Istikhara in other than marriage. I myself seek Istikhara for myself and others if I were asked. Our scholars have written books on the narrations concerning seeking Istikhara. As for seeking Istikhara in marriage, if you want to propose to a girl, the religion allows you to ask about her and to see her without hijab. If one proposes to your daughter and he meets all the conditions and requirements, the religion orders you to accept. Seeking Istikhara in such an issue means that you reject the orders of the religion. Please, contemplate in this. The narrations about seeking Istikhra is to pray two rakat as mentioned in the books of supplications. It does not mean to seek Istikhara by using the rosary or other ways. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah: There is no objection to this issue. Allah is the all Helper and all Knowing.