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ISTIKH¬RAH<br />
J\bir t narrates, “Ras[lull\h r used to teach us <strong>the</strong> prayer <strong>of</strong><br />
Istikh\rahfor important matters in <strong>the</strong> same manner as he would teach<br />
us s[rahs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Qur'an.”<br />
al-Bukh\r|<br />
He r has said, “When you intend doing any important work, read<br />
two rak`ahs %al\h and <strong>the</strong>n make <strong>the</strong> Du`\’(see below).” al-Bukh\r|<br />
Ras[lull\h r is reported to have said to Anas t, “O Anas! when you<br />
are undecided with regards to any matter, seek counsel from your Lord<br />
(i.e. through Istikh\rah) and do this seven times. Whatever decision<br />
<strong>the</strong>n prevails in your heart, regard it to be beneficial.” Radd al-Mu#t\r<br />
Note: It is not necessary that one sees a dream or hears a voice. Asking<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r person to make lstikh\rah on one's behalf is not established<br />
from <strong>the</strong> *ad|th. However, To make Mashwarah (consultation) with<br />
someone else is Sunnah. The Messenger r has said, "He, who makes<br />
Istikh\rah, will not be at a loss; nor will he, who makes Mashwarah."<br />
a{-^abar\n| in al-Awsa{ and a]-%agh|r<br />
THE DU`¬’ OF ISTIKH¬RAH<br />
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