The response of acceptance after istikharah and the conclusion of the session
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If the suitor says to the guardian, “Marry me to your daughter,” and the guardian says, “Wait, so I may perform the prayer for guidance (istikharah),” and then he responds with acceptance afterward, is the contract valid?
The Shaykh:
No. If we say that it was after the session, the offer is not considered, and the acceptance is not considered valid. It is necessary that the offer and the acceptance be in the session before they separate.
The questioner:
And if he prayed the prayer for guidance (istikharah) in the session and then responded.
The Shaykh:
The prayer for guidance (istikharah) separates the acceptance from the offer. He occupied himself with what cuts it off, which is the prayer. So it is necessary to repeat the offer after the prayer.
The questioner:
Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If the suitor says to the guardian, “Marry me to your daughter,” and the guardian says, “Wait, so I may perform the prayer for guidance (istikharah),” and then he responds with acceptance afterward, is the contract valid?
The Shaykh:
No. If we say that it was after the session, the offer is not considered, and the acceptance is not considered valid. It is necessary that the offer and the acceptance be in the session before they separate.
The questioner:
And if he prayed the prayer for guidance (istikharah) in the session and then responded.
The Shaykh:
The prayer for guidance (istikharah) separates the acceptance from the offer. He occupied himself with what cuts it off, which is the prayer. So it is necessary to repeat the offer after the prayer.
The questioner:
Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/116 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (50:46)
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