Source: ISTIKHAARAH- in the light of SunnahFirstly, one must understand that none of the narrations in the Ahadith have any mention regarding a dream, or even about performing the Istikharah before sleeping. However, some "Ulama do prefer that Istikharah be performed before sleeping ( Read more... )

Source:ISTIKHAARAH - in the light of SunnahHadrat Jabir (Radhiallaahu Anhu) reports: Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) taught us to make Istikharah concerning all matters just as he would teach us a surah of the Qur'an. He would say: "When any of you wishes to take up any task, he should perform two raka-at of Salah other than that of fard ( ( Read more... )

"Success and good tidings for the son of Aadam (Insaan) is in performing Istikhara and his misfortune lies in not making Istikhara"The best explanation I've heard on how Istikhaarah is done and what its purpose is was through one of Sr.Rania's halaqa sessions. I think one really good point she brought up was how people do it without gathering ( Read more... )