tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post2083486713956575580..comments2023-10-28T01:52:59.853-07:00Comments on hema: salatul-istikhaarahemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06608098208898026089noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-86374648396948311512007-05-16T10:56:00.000-07:002007-05-16T10:56:00.000-07:00lol, "like" is more of an American thing which we ...lol, "like" is more of an American thing which we Canadians have picked up... :P<BR/>But I'd say you did a pretty fair job of it! ;)AnonyMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15056448129618139959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-12267251872506180142007-05-15T13:07:00.000-07:002007-05-15T13:07:00.000-07:00imsulim, thanks for the response, iot made a lot o...imsulim, thanks for the response, iot made a lot of sense, especially the bit about not asking for haraam..<BR/><BR/>umm maymo- i've posted the required info on your blog:)<BR/><BR/>gry- i'm really glad it helped, and hopefully some of these responses will have helped too. may the One in whom you trust fill your heart with happiness. <BR/><BR/>mouse- i like so hope that whatever you're praying for has the like desired outcome. (that was my attempt to sound canadian by the way, but whatever!)hemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608098208898026089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-22096721807872638132007-05-15T11:13:00.000-07:002007-05-15T11:13:00.000-07:00My heart is filled with gratefulness! I don't even...My heart is filled with gratefulness! I don't even think you know what an impact this had had on me...! I have been excited about this ever since you told me and i can't wait to learn it properly and say the words, to sit in peace just me and My Creator. You know i'm at a point in my life where i'm pretty confused and who's better to turn to than The Almighty. So my sweet sister THANK YOU soooooo much for sharing this powerful and so important information with me. I am certain that this will change so many things and remind me to always put my trust in Allah, as He knows best! Thank you!!!Gryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741667805828172759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-36354676982946967012007-05-14T21:13:00.000-07:002007-05-14T21:13:00.000-07:00As-salaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatu,...As-salaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatu,<BR/><BR/>I actually haven't prayed salaatul Istikhaara yet, ever... I have, however, begun learning to memorize the du'aa - this because something came up recently that I know is definitely Istikhaara-worthy... now, the issue is something that's going to just sit there for a while, but the ultimate decision is something I'm really anxious over. So, I'll be making lots of du'aa and definitely praying salaatul Istikhaara when (or rather, if) the big decision-making moment arises!<BR/><BR/>I've been reciting the first half of the du'aa anyway, and I do think it's helped... I got over the first initial burst of super-excitement and am starting to "think" about it rather than just "feel" about it (my brain tends to make more sense than my heart!)... so yep.<BR/><BR/>May Allah make happen for us what is most beneficial and keep away from us that which is harmful, ameen!<BR/><BR/>:)AnonyMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15056448129618139959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-23101107573395607252007-05-14T15:21:00.000-07:002007-05-14T15:21:00.000-07:00the thing is im just looking for ideas and info at...the thing is im just looking for ideas and info at the mo all welcome. reply on my blog i don't wana take the discussion away from istihkara.Umm Maymoonahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028013036314223585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-39510072120696488922007-05-14T10:02:00.000-07:002007-05-14T10:02:00.000-07:00Istikhaarah is truly a mercy to the believers! I w...Istikhaarah is truly a mercy to the believers! I wonder whether it is something that Allah kept especially for this Ummah, because i haven't come across anything similar in Judaism or Christianity? Of course they must pray to Allah for guidance, in general terms, but i'm not sure if they have a special prayer that they have preserved from the teachings of their past Prophets, 'alayhimus salam.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, my response to Istikharaah isn't so clear cut as other people's, which is a little worrying; makes me think, "am i doing it right?". From my poor memory, i can't say that i ever get "feelings" as to which path is the best to choose. To be honest, i don't trust my feelings very much, cos one day i'm all for plan A, then the next, for plan B! Rather, I tend to look for "signs", meaning, i try to ascertain which way Allah is taking the situation.<BR/><BR/>If everything goes smoothly, with no problems, then i am reassured that this is the right thing to do. If everything starts getting messy and complicated, or a big problem comes up, that puts a stopper in the whole thing, then i am reassured that it was not meant to be.<BR/><BR/>I don't think this is an invalid method to interpret Istikhaara, as the dua asks Allah not only to make you content with the outcome, but also to "bring closer" that which is good for you, and/or "take away" that which is bad... which suggests action & events, not just feelings.<BR/><BR/>Anyway... it is also important to remember that Istikhaarah should be combined with asking advice from the people. So ask your fellow Muslims (whom you trust) for their opinion, have a think, make Istikhaarah, and then go ahead with your decision, inshallah.<BR/><BR/>Also, Istikhaarah should only be used in matters of the permissible. If something is clearly haraam, then there is no need to ask Allah whether one should do it or not, cos the answer is kinda obvious.<BR/><BR/>This is part of the etiquette of dua. Advice goes to myself first, as always! :)iMuslimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455216789857407556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-87436387152543903592007-05-14T09:41:00.000-07:002007-05-14T09:41:00.000-07:00thank you girls for sharing, i know it's a ver per...thank you girls for sharing, i know it's a ver personal topic so i'm really grateful for any responses.<BR/><BR/>umm maymo- i'm not sure what you're asking- you mean like a distance learning course such as the Open University? <BR/>it depends what you want to study i guess. you seem to be enjoying the alKauthar courses, has it given you a taste for studying further:)<BR/>i remember once yo said you wanted to do a media course, what happened with that?<BR/>anyway, let us know what you want to study and hopefully someone will know of something.hemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608098208898026089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-57374407178283381202007-05-14T08:32:00.000-07:002007-05-14T08:32:00.000-07:00I want to study further but from home ideas please...I want to study further but from home ideas please then I can decide with istikharaUmm Maymoonahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028013036314223585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-56080863665054495532007-05-13T16:13:00.000-07:002007-05-13T16:13:00.000-07:00I can't make many decisions without this beautiful...I can't make many decisions without this beautiful duaa, seriously, even what kind of clothes I should buy, if it has kheer in it I pray for that, if it doesn't, I put my money away, maybe it's meant for sadaqah you know? :) <BR/><BR/>This duaa also shows you the way things are meant to be. That's what I love. And you don't necessarily have to dream the answer like many people tend to believe.<BR/><BR/>Alhamduliah for this mercy =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-30555915732532735422007-05-13T14:14:00.000-07:002007-05-13T14:14:00.000-07:00I agree with Sumera :)I used it for the same reaso...I agree with Sumera :)<BR/><BR/>I used it for the same reason as you at the end of high school to decide between my two passions, teaching and art/design. Teaching was the answer. <BR/><BR/>I also used it to make sure that the guy I liked would be "the one" and the feeling was yes, and now we're going to get married (soon) ... Inshallah!'liyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682312785305176809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330640854563121707.post-5699491904131399302007-05-13T13:26:00.000-07:002007-05-13T13:26:00.000-07:00I just get a feeling that resonates agreement with...I just get a feeling that resonates agreement with whatever choice I wish to make - I can't describe it, but usually the result corresponds to my gut feeling about a given issue :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com