{"_id":"668da07c0b76658b4c233871","title":"Why should one consult another (Istishara) before praying (Istikhara)?","question":"I was wondering why the proper approach to receiving guidance from Allah SWT is seeking Istishara, then Istikhara? Why is there such an emphasis on seeking human advice when making a decision? Is it because laypeople can misinterpret divine guidance/ draw unsubstantiated conclusions, and that seeking advice from knowledgeable individuals allows for perceptibly valuable insight?","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I think you've already answered your question quite well. Allah advises us to consult with one another (shūrā) and to use the mental faculties He has given us. Istikhāra should be done afterward.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232829","tag":"Worship: Dua","count":109},{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232859","tag":"Aqeedah: Allah ﷻ‎","count":66},{"_id":"668da02d0b76658b4c233034","tag":"Salah: Istikhara","count":17}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:32.194Z"}