Question:
I have been blessed by Allah (swt) with 3 offers for a postgraduate degree- 2 in South Africa (where i live at present) and 1 in the UK .I live with mum & brother and have received a bursary for half the fees in the UK course- I have made istikhara as all the courses are the same duration, price (thanks to bursary) and prestige. I get mixed messages when i ask which one to select (eg which one of the 3)
– I also did different istikhara by (should I give up UK option)-
I felt that I should give up the UK course but saw myself looking very big praying in Masjid al nabawi-
3rd night I felt like i should leave UK option upon waking, but I saw a Grey London with rain and large arab tray full of apples- can I do an alternative istikhara?
Answer:
A full scholarship is better than a half scholarship since it is less of a burden. If all are equally prestigious, it is also better to stay closer to family and community.
Hajj Gibril Haddad
