When is Istikhara Performed
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The questioner : Peace be upon you. The questioner: And upon you be peace. He is on the phone. Yes, he says: Is the du'a for istikhara (the prayer for guidance in a decision) recited when a person is confused, or when he is about to do something, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Istikhara is only performed when a person is hesitating.
The questioner : Good, fine.
The Shaykh : He is confused about what he has chosen; at that point, he seeks guidance from Allah the Exalted. As for a matter in which he is certain, there is no need for istikhara.
The questioner : Good.
The Shaykh : Istikhara is only performed when a person is hesitating.
The questioner : Good, fine.
The Shaykh : He is confused about what he has chosen; at that point, he seeks guidance from Allah the Exalted. As for a matter in which he is certain, there is no need for istikhara.
The questioner : Good.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2765- متى تكون الاستخارة/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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