I have heard your fatwa concerning Istikharah that it is not permissible to seek Istikhara for marriage and…

Answer

In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that I have not prevented seeking Istikhara in other than marriage. I myself seek Istikhara for myself and others if I were asked. Our scholars have written books on the narrations concerning seeking Istikhara. As for seeking Istikhara in marriage, if you want to propose to a girl, the religion allows you to ask about her and to see her without hijab. If one proposes to your daughter and he meets all the conditions and requirements, the religion orders you to accept. Seeking Istikhara in such an issue means that you reject the orders of the religion. Please, contemplate in this. The narrations about seeking Istikhra is to pray two rakat as mentioned in the books of supplications. It does not mean to seek Istikhara by using the rosary or other ways. Allah is the all Guide.