Post by mustjustchow on Aug 1, 2015 23:06:55 GMT
The following is a collection of important points related to the Istikharah. These were taken from Istikhara: Seeking The Divine Guidance In The Light Of Sunnah
by Mufti Abu Usamah Ayub Jeena.
Summary
# Istikhârah in one of the great sunan of our Beloved Prophet sallallaahu’alaihi wasallam. He taught it to his companions in the same way that he taught them a sürah of the Qur’an.
# It is not necessary to perform Istikhârah before sleeping, although it was the preference of some saints.
# It is not necessary to see a dream in Istikharah. If someone is used to seeing true dreams, then it is likely that his dream be true. As for others, the dream seen after performing Istikharah falls into the same three categories as other dreams.
# The inclination or feeling that one finds after Istikhârah is not necessarily part of the Istikhârah. Persons who are used to receiving divine inspirations (ilhâm) may regard their inclination to be such. Others should not pay attention to such feelings.
# It is best to perform as many raka’ât as possible before reciting the du`â. The performance of at least two raka’ât is a sunnah of Istikhârah.
# Istikhârah can be performed by merely reciting the du`â, without performing any Salâh. It may also be recited after any fardh Salâh.
# Istikhârah is a form of du`â. It may thus be performed until the task is accomplished. To perform it at least three times is the best. Once may also suffice.
# Istikhârah may even be performed by someone who has an overwhelming desire towards one of the two options. If his desire is not in conformance to what is best for him, by virtue of his Istikhârah, he will be saved from it, and will be directed towards that which is best for him.
# The essence of Istikhârah is that one is thereby handing his matter over to Allâh, and placing all trust in him.
# Istikhârah is a great means of inculcating the attribute of tawakkul.
# When one makes Istikhârah, he becomes satisfied with Allâh’s decision for him. This imbibes into him the attribute of always being pleased with Allâh’s will.
# During the cause of, or after having performed Istikhârah, there is no problem in consulting with anyone about the issue under concern. Such consultation is called mashürah, which in itself is a sunnah.
# The real outcome of Istikhârah is what eventually transpires.
by Mufti Abu Usamah Ayub Jeena.
Summary
# Istikhârah in one of the great sunan of our Beloved Prophet sallallaahu’alaihi wasallam. He taught it to his companions in the same way that he taught them a sürah of the Qur’an.
# It is not necessary to perform Istikhârah before sleeping, although it was the preference of some saints.
# It is not necessary to see a dream in Istikharah. If someone is used to seeing true dreams, then it is likely that his dream be true. As for others, the dream seen after performing Istikharah falls into the same three categories as other dreams.
# The inclination or feeling that one finds after Istikhârah is not necessarily part of the Istikhârah. Persons who are used to receiving divine inspirations (ilhâm) may regard their inclination to be such. Others should not pay attention to such feelings.
# It is best to perform as many raka’ât as possible before reciting the du`â. The performance of at least two raka’ât is a sunnah of Istikhârah.
# Istikhârah can be performed by merely reciting the du`â, without performing any Salâh. It may also be recited after any fardh Salâh.
# Istikhârah is a form of du`â. It may thus be performed until the task is accomplished. To perform it at least three times is the best. Once may also suffice.
# Istikhârah may even be performed by someone who has an overwhelming desire towards one of the two options. If his desire is not in conformance to what is best for him, by virtue of his Istikhârah, he will be saved from it, and will be directed towards that which is best for him.
# The essence of Istikhârah is that one is thereby handing his matter over to Allâh, and placing all trust in him.
# Istikhârah is a great means of inculcating the attribute of tawakkul.
# When one makes Istikhârah, he becomes satisfied with Allâh’s decision for him. This imbibes into him the attribute of always being pleased with Allâh’s will.
# During the cause of, or after having performed Istikhârah, there is no problem in consulting with anyone about the issue under concern. Such consultation is called mashürah, which in itself is a sunnah.
# The real outcome of Istikhârah is what eventually transpires.