{"_id":"676e0cc9f8aaefc41a3421b8","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What practical and spiritual steps should one take when finding difficulty in seeking employment?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I've been applying to jobs for the past year and have had no luck. I joined the Whatsapp group of local Muslim professionals and try to follow what you suggested when a similar question was asked. I've heard people say that the following are good for getting a job: praying tahajjud, performing istighfar, making dua, reading Dua Yunus, reading 2nd half of Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 24, reading Surah Al-Maida Ayah 114, and sending salawat. As you can imagine, I am getting a little overwhelmed with having so many options and not knowing which route I should take. What do you suggest I should do? Regarding reading the ayat, do I perform a tasbeeh of them or just read it once during dua? Additionally, I've heard it's good to make a lot of salawat, and have heard the same about istighfar. Is it better to perform one over the other, each 50/50, or does it depend on the situation?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Firstly, it’s great that you’re actively preparing with both practical and spiritual steps. Make sure your resume is polished and that you’re targeting the right jobs with effective application methods. Continue with taḥajjud, duʿāʾ, and reciting the recommended verses daily, and consider adding ḍuḥā prayer (minimum two rakʿāt each day) to your routine. Between istighfār and ṣalawāt, prioritize ṣalawāt, while still including istighfār, as both hold immense blessings. May Allah make your path to employment easy.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329a9","tag":"Contemporary Life: Jobs and Career","count":120},{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232829","tag":"Worship: Dua","count":109}],"createdOn":"2024-12-27T02:11:21.606Z"}