The Shaykh’s explanation of the weakness of the hadith: “No one who seeks guidance through istikharah is disappointed, and no one who consults regrets it.”
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The Shaykh : There is no harm in any case; consultation is good, as it is said. A hadith has been narrated, but its chain of narration is not authentic; however, it is wisdom. Consultation is beneficial, especially consulting one’s parents, who may choose for you a woman of religion and good character.
The questioner : I hope you will pray for our success.
The Shaykh : I hope for you success and happiness in this world and the Hereafter...
The Shaykh : Continuing his previous statement: But despite that, we say that this strangeness...
No one who seeks guidance through istikharah is disappointed, and no one who consults regrets it, and no one who is moderate is ignorant.
ما خاب من استخار ولا ندم من استشار ولا عال من اقتصدThe questioner : I hope you will pray for our success.
The Shaykh : I hope for you success and happiness in this world and the Hereafter...
The Shaykh : Continuing his previous statement: But despite that, we say that this strangeness...
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