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Istikhara for marriage. Can it be “redone”?

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Imam Ismaeel Dhul-Qarnayn

Sir, I am a guy. I liked a girl in my workplace because she was pious and religious. Both families met. Her family agreed, my parents agreed partly, but had their doubts. The final decision was to be decided on istikhara. Continue reading →

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Asking a shaykh to decide on one’s marriage

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Taher Siddiqui

Firstly I have seen sometimes the shaykhs informing the marriage mustnt take place and that the couple will split or wont be happy or will be happy in the beginning but split later. the side that consults then abandons the marriage preparation. Shouldnt these families and individuals be seeking the decision of their shaykhs BEFORE meeting the prospective bridegroom/bride and other side? Continue reading →

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