1️⃣ Istikhara: Your Divine GPS
What It Is: The Sunnah prayer for guidance (not magic!).
How to Do It:
Pray 2 rak’ahs (non-obligatory)
Recite the Istikhara dua (Bukhari 6382)
Pro Tip:
Don’t wait for dreams—look for clarity or ease/difficulty in the process.
Repeat it as needed, especially before big decisions.
2️⃣ Background Checks: Don’t Skip This!
Who to Ask:
Family: "How does he treat his parents?"
Friends: "Is he consistent in his Deen?"
Community: "Any red flags in his behavior?"
What to Observe:
Religious Commitment: Does he pray on time? Fast regularly?
Character (Akhlaq): How does he handle stress or anger?
Financial Integrity: Halal income? Responsible with money?
3️⃣ Patience: Let It Simmer
Avoid Rush Decisions: Shaitan loves impulsive marriages.
Test Compatibility: Discuss future goals (kids, finances, Deen).
Watch for Consistency: True character shows over time.
What It Is: The Sunnah prayer for guidance (not magic!).
How to Do It:
Pray 2 rak’ahs (non-obligatory)
Recite the Istikhara dua (Bukhari 6382)
Pro Tip:
Don’t wait for dreams—look for clarity or ease/difficulty in the process.
Repeat it as needed, especially before big decisions.
2️⃣ Background Checks: Don’t Skip This!
Who to Ask:
Family: "How does he treat his parents?"
Friends: "Is he consistent in his Deen?"
Community: "Any red flags in his behavior?"
What to Observe:
Religious Commitment: Does he pray on time? Fast regularly?
Character (Akhlaq): How does he handle stress or anger?
Financial Integrity: Halal income? Responsible with money?
3️⃣ Patience: Let It Simmer
Avoid Rush Decisions: Shaitan loves impulsive marriages.
Test Compatibility: Discuss future goals (kids, finances, Deen).
Watch for Consistency: True character shows over time.
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00:00Second thing, when marriage gets a little bit more real, right?
00:02Istikhara, the prayer of consultation.
00:05Learn how to pray it if you are not sure.
00:07Pray it over and over again and don't wait for a dream.
00:10Don't wait for a vision.
00:11Number three, background checks, references.
00:14Don't get caught in the moment.
00:15Love at first sight.
00:16We have to get married regardless of who agrees or disagrees.
00:20أخي الكريم، أختي الكريمة
00:21Just for your peace of mind and to spare you a headache,
00:23do your background checks.
00:24Test the religion of that person one way or another
00:27in what is suitable and appropriate.
00:29Give it time to simmer.
00:31Do your background checks and be patient.