Understanding the Signs of Istikhara

istikhara is depicted in Islamic traditions as a powerful supplication to Allah before making a decision on an important matter. After making Istikhara dua, the believers also want to understand a sign of Allah’s guidance.

To understand these signs, it is very important for a person to be spiritually aware and have faith in Allah. In this article we will understand the signs of Istikhara concept and also see how believers see the importance of Istikhara in their affairs.

The indication of Istikhara refers to the manifestation of Allah’s guidance in response to the believer’s supplication. These signs can appear in different forms such as appearing in dreams,  in thoughts, in situations or manifesting internally. It is also important  to understand that not all the things that people understand are always correct or these signs are not easily recognized. In order to understand these Signs of Istikhara, it is very important for a person to be spiritually strong and to have faith in the judgement of Allah.

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It is not mentioned anywhere in the Quran and Hadith that after doing Istikhara, the answer will always come in the form of a dream. Many people think that the answer to Istikhara comes in a dream, so it is necessary to sleep after doing Istikhara.

However, nothing like this is found in the Qur’an and Hadith. It can be said that a person can get guidance regarding decisions in a dream. In a dream, a person can get a direction or Allah may give a message or guidance about his decision as to what is best next.

After doing Istikhara, one should always pay attention to his inner thoughts and think that what the thoughts were before doing istikhara. Man always gets the answer to Istikhara in the form of feelings. That is, the thoughts and feelings inside him change after doing Istikhara. Indeed, it is the best sign from Allah Ta’ala.

After doing Istikhara, a person should also pay attention to the circumstances. If the situation is going as per the person’s wishes, then it should be taken as a sign from Allah. And if the situation changes compared to before, then this too should be understood as a sign from Allah Ta’ala and should be accepted as Allah’s will.

After that one should try not to think about this work at all and give it up completely. That is, if it is good for the person, then he will be provided with  unexpected opportunities. And if things don’t go well for a person, he may face many obstacles. 

After doing Istikhara, a person should consult a knowledgeable person, a trusted friend or a family member or even a religious scholar. Maybe after Istikhara, Allah Ta’ala can give him the best hint in the form of advice from someone.

The first thing to do while doing Istikhara is to have faith in Allah. Be sure that whatever the answer will be after doing Istikhara, it will be better in our favour. The indication of Istikhara may not be given immediately or  as desired. But it must be believed that whatever the answer is, it will be the best for us.

After believing in Allah, the second thing is to have patience. Until the indication of Istikhara is not found, a person should act patiently and wait for the decision of Allah Ta’ala.

Islamic teachings and Islamic principles can be helpful in understanding the indications of Istikhara. Reading the Quran and Hadith also provides guidance and at the same time, man’s intellect and understanding also become excellent with the guidance of Allah.

Istikhara is said to be the best Islamic practice in which those who believe receive guidance from Allah Ta’ala. And they do all their work according to the decisions of Allah Ta’ala. Understanding the signs of Istikhara is also a cause of faith in Allah and patience.

After performing Istikhara, a person becomes able to settle all his affairs easily and do his work according to the plan of Allah Ta’ala. By doing Istikhara, a person’s belief and faith in Allah Ta’ala is strengthened and it is also a means of speaking to Allah Ta’ala.

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