What is the authenticity of the saying: "He who consults does not fail..."?
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Question:
Some people say: "He who consults does not fail, and he who seeks guidance through istikhara does not regret." Is this a hadith, a piece of wisdom, or a general saying?
Answer:
Its meaning is correct. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded istikhara and commanded consultation. Allah says: [Surat al-Shura: 38]. It is narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but I do not know its chain of narration. However, its meaning is correct.
Some people say: "He who consults does not fail, and he who seeks guidance through istikhara does not regret." Is this a hadith, a piece of wisdom, or a general saying?
Answer:
Its meaning is correct. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded istikhara and commanded consultation. Allah says:
And their affair is by consultation among them
وَأَمْرُهُمْ شُورَى بَيْنَهُمْ
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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