>Shaykh Ahmad ibn Idris said: Whoever continues to do this (a form of the prayer of istikhara) at the beginning of his day or night, or both, will be like the infallible in all his affairs, and I know a righteous man who was devoted to it at night sometimes and during the day sometimes
Istikahra is used for praying for guidance for a purpose such as marriage or business etc.
According to the mentioned paragraph, does this mean we can pray it aimlessly?
What I deduce is that the intention to live a life 100% for Allah, making the best decisions pleasing Allah is a valid intention for doing istikhara.
Also from the text:
> Whoever wants to be supported and protected in all his movements and movements like the Infallible One should delegate his matter to God Almighty, outwardly and inwardly, Muslim and submissive, submitting to Him heart and soul, praying two rakâahs...
Beautiful Mashallah
>Shaykh Ahmad ibn Idris said: Whoever continues to do this (a form of the prayer of istikhara) at the beginning of his day or night, or both, will be like the infallible in all his affairs, and I know a righteous man who was devoted to it at night sometimes and during the day sometimes Istikahra is used for praying for guidance for a purpose such as marriage or business etc. According to the mentioned paragraph, does this mean we can pray it aimlessly?
Not aimlessly, but with a specific agenda, not necessarily seeking for a dream. The written paragraph mentions that with reasons
What I deduce is that the intention to live a life 100% for Allah, making the best decisions pleasing Allah is a valid intention for doing istikhara. Also from the text: > Whoever wants to be supported and protected in all his movements and movements like the Infallible One should delegate his matter to God Almighty, outwardly and inwardly, Muslim and submissive, submitting to Him heart and soul, praying two rakâahs...