The  Importance  of  Istikhaarah

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Istikhaarah is made even in issues which are apparently extremely beneficial.

When Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) sent his proposal of marriage to Hadhrat Zainab (Radhiyallahu anha), she did not immediately accept it. She said: “I shall first make Istikhaarah.” From her response, the importance of Istikhaarah is quite apparent.

(Malfoothaat, Part 9)