"What Is Istikhara??A Powerful Statement By Mufti Tariq Masood"

Why do people remember Istikhara only at the time of marriage, but forget Allah’s guidance when falling into sins? Mufti Tariq Masood beautifully explained that Istikhara is not fear, confusion, or superstition — it is a Sunnah to seek الخير (goodness) from Allah before making important halal decisions. Many people do haram relationships without thinking twice, but when it comes to Nikah, suddenly they become overconfused and depend only on dreams or signs. Islam teaches balance: trust Allah, make wise decisions, pray Istikhara, and move forward with faith. Istikhara should be done when facing an important permissible decision like marriage, business, travel, or any matter where a person is confused and wants Allah’s guidance. It is not meant to stop every decision or create fear.