What is the ruling on drawing lots?
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Question:
A person hesitates between two matters and performs the prayer for guidance (istikharah), but he remains hesitant, so he draws lots to choose between the two matters, even though he does not believe that the lots will benefit or harm. What
Answer:
Instead of drawing lots, he should repeat the prayer for guidance (istikharah). He should repeat the prayer for guidance (istikharah) until one of the two matters becomes clear or appears more preferable to him. Repeat the prayer for guidance (istikharah). The prayer for guidance (istikharah) is an act of worship. Praise be to Allah. Yes.
A person hesitates between two matters and performs the prayer for guidance (istikharah), but he remains hesitant, so he draws lots to choose between the two matters, even though he does not believe that the lots will benefit or harm. What
Answer:
Instead of drawing lots, he should repeat the prayer for guidance (istikharah). He should repeat the prayer for guidance (istikharah) until one of the two matters becomes clear or appears more preferable to him. Repeat the prayer for guidance (istikharah). The prayer for guidance (istikharah) is an act of worship. Praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم إجراء القرعة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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