Fiqh of Love: Marriage in Islam Instructor: Sh ... - Qabeelat Wasat

Al Du'a &Al-Istikhara1. Comes from the word which means you ask what is good for you.2. Alif - Seen - Ta. Usually means to seek something. Istiqamah, istijabah etc.3. If one you intends to do something then he should pray 2 rakahs and then recite the dua.4. Shows ruboobiyah - he knows what you don't.5. When should the dua be said?o No proof that it should be said in sujud, tashahud.o Clearly stated that it should be said AFTER the salah not during.6. Recommended act.7. It can be repeated more than one time.o Proof: it is a form of dua and you can repeat your dua.8. You can't pray istikharah on behalf of someone else.o Dua is something YOU want.o From early generations it’s never been done.9. To a menstruating woman, just make the dua.10. You can read it from a piece of paper.11. Allowed to say adhkar in another language - opinion of Shaykh Walled.12. Can be read in any other language.13. Don't wait for a sign.oDo not wait for a dream.o Not in the sunnah that you will "see" a sign.o Istikharah is for Allah to bless it or to protect you from it.14. You can't pray istikharah for obligatory, recommended (unless if you have to choose fromtwo or more recommended acts) or haram acts. Only left with mubah. Marrying a certainindividual is mubah, you can't make istikharah if you should marry or not.15. You can pray anytime but not in the not recommended time unless necessary. After Asr,during sun rise and sunset.16. Is it from the sunnah to read kul allahu ahad, while praying istikharah? Not in the sunnah.17. The one who prays istikharah will never regret and the one who consults will never bedisappointed.18. Wali can pray istikharah as well.19. You have to make intention for two rakah of Istikharah before praying.20. Sincerity of seeking assistance is the key.