In which matters do we pray the prayer for guidance in a decision?

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: I read that one does not pray the prayer for guidance in a decision except in permissible matters, not in recommended ones. Is this correct?

The Shaykh:
Who said that? The prayer for guidance in a decision is when a matter is important to you and you do not know whether it is good for you or what is good, you seek guidance from Allah the Exalted. For example, you are getting married, or you want to partner with someone, or you are traveling with someone and you do not know, so you seek guidance from Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He). Yes.

The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh.

The Shaykh:
Important matters. As for easy matters, they do not require seeking guidance. And those whose benefit is obvious do not require seeking guidance. You do not say, "I seek guidance whether to pray a voluntary prayer or not." It is obvious that it is worship and beneficial. There is no need. You do not seek guidance in matters where the benefit is obvious. Yes.