Salaam, I prayed 2 rakah of salatul-istikhara, then I prayed the istikhare dua in durood and ask for my need to Allah (swt). But I am not quite sure about that was my performance of salatul-istikhara was done correctly. Therefore can anyone specify, is it how one should do salatul-istikhara as what I described above?

Although I did see a dream where I went to a take away restaurant at a evening time, ordering a take away. By the time came out of the restaurant with the take away, I saw it went night. There was streets lights near where the restuarant is. But as i went a little further, heading to my home, I saw the whole streets lights were gone and it was completely dark (black). I couldn't see anything so I decided to get back to the restuarant, wait till the lights comes back.

So I could assume this dream was from istikhara but the confusing bit is, I saw I was eating in the restuarant when I went back? As it is that, if one see's they're ate something in their dream, the dream comes from the satan. And istikhara dream comes from allah? So this is where i'm confused worrying did i make the right choice?

Please specify clearly, that what the dream might of meant? JazzakAllah.

- ameenabegum

LEYLA'S ANSWER:

Salaam Ameenabegum,

I will quote my fellow editor Maria:

"ISTIKHARA IS NOT ABOUT DREAM INTERPRETATION. Please see the links at the top of this website to read correct and authentic information about Istikhara. Istikhara is about asking Allah sincerely for guidance, then doing the action that feels right in your heart and trusting that Allah will answer your prayer and guide you to the result that is best for you."

It would be irresponsible of me to attempt any interpretation or explanation of your experience,

Peace,

Leyla

Editor, Islamic Answers