Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How can I correctly understand the results of Istikhara (seeking guidance through prayer)? Answer Inclinations of the Heart You may understand the results of Istikhara from the first time you perform the prayer when seeking guidance on matters like marriage, purchasing a house, traveling to a place, or establishing […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question During salah, when the Imam makes dua, for example, during the witr or during recent duas for Palestine, should we raise our hands as well, or should we leave them hanging on the sides? Answer Thank you for your question. What you describe is actually dua qunut, which is […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I wanted to know if the phrase “In sha’ Allah” can be applied as dhikr. I have been making dua about a problem. How can I stay faithful or confident that Allah will answer my dua? Can I say, “In sha’ Allah” as dhikr to stay confident that my […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I want to know that if I make dua to Allah for a certain thing, but I don’t work to achieve it, instead I say that I made dua, it will happen automatically, will such a dua be accepted by Allah? Will I get the result of this kind […]