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I really want this job, but things have been delayed since I prayed Istikhara

My mother and I both did Istikhara for my job prospect. What does this mean?

I cannot decide how best to pursue my writing career

Freelancing is stressful because the availability of jobs is not consistent, but I cannot commit to switching jobs. I prayed Salat-al-Istikhara already.

I saw my girlfriend in a dream following Istikhara

My mother refuses to bless us for marriage. After Istikhara, I had a dream in which my girlfriend was wearing a red shirt.

My Istikhara came out as “yes,” but I don’t like him!

Allah told me that this is the right decision for me, but how will I spend my whole life with him?

I had a black braid in my dream…should I give up?

Does this mean I should forget about marrying him?

Her “sign” did not match mine!

She started to have stomach pains after performing Istikhara, and now believes she should not marry me.

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.