Making istikhara before getting a proposal
Question
I want to know, if I like someone but he did not propose for me yet. Can I make istikhara before getting his proposal to know whether my choice is right or not?
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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