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I love both my boyfriend and a guy I met at school…now what?

They both love me and I love them. What should I do? How do you pray Istikhara? Please don’t judge me!

I changed my mind after Istikhara but my parents are guilting me

A man proposed to me and I accepted, which made my parents happy. However, I prayed Istikhara, and now they are guilt-tripping me for changing my mind.

I regret my decision to quell my parents’ insecurities and marry

My parents pressured me into marrying a man from America, but I am just not feeling it. He is boring and I see more of his flaws with every day that passes.

Having dark thoughts since forced engagement

It started when my mother agreed to a proposal on my behalf without my consent. I wasn’t raised to expect such things: to expect that my wishes could be overlooked.

Should I marry my fiance after news of her previous relationship?

I found out that my fiance has had intimate and sexual relations with another. Should I consider her past in my decision to marry her?

My parents will be upset if I don’t consider this unsuitable proposal

I checked his social media and found that he follows several indecent adult pages. This turned me off, even though my parents are trying to blackmail me into marrying him.

I want a beautiful name for my newborn baby

I recently had a baby and need help deciding on a name.

Is it really over between us?

The man I loved got married to another woman, but my dreams seem to indicate I can still marry him.

I saw examples from the Quran as a result of my Istikhara

I did Istikhara and saw some signs…one an example from the Quran and one a vision of a person asking me to read a Surah. What does this mean?

I met a beautiful girl while already engaged, so I prayed Istikhara

While engaged to a girl that I dated, I met another woman, beautiful in both looks and deeds. I was confused what to do so I prayed Istikhara, had a dream, and am wondering what it means.