Is the narrowing or widening of the chest after the prayer for guidance (istikharah) unrelated to proceeding with a matter or not proceeding with it?
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The questioner : Is the narrowing or widening of the chest after the prayer for guidance (istikharah) unrelated to proceeding with a matter or not proceeding with it?
The Shaykh : Yes, if a person seeks guidance from his Lord regarding something and his chest opens up to it, that is evidence that it is what Allah the Exalted has chosen for him. As for if he remains hesitant, he should repeat the prayer for guidance a second and third time. If it becomes clear to him, fine; otherwise, he should consult others and then proceed with what he is doing. And what Allah has decreed for him is the good, if Allah wills.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : Yes, if a person seeks guidance from his Lord regarding something and his chest opens up to it, that is evidence that it is what Allah the Exalted has chosen for him. As for if he remains hesitant, he should repeat the prayer for guidance a second and third time. If it becomes clear to him, fine; otherwise, he should consult others and then proceed with what he is doing. And what Allah has decreed for him is the good, if Allah wills.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.