{"_id":"67f29e78e9991f92908146dc","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Could my dream be the answer to my istikhara?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I prayed istikhara the last night of Ramadan for something I was seeking more clarification and guidance in, and had an unusual dream that night that felt like the answer to my istikhara. It included people I was not thinking about but I felt that the meaning of their name had significance as well as what was said in the dream. \\n\\nIs it permissible to judge the outcome of my istikhara based on a dream and pursue things based on how I felt after the istikhara and dream, that is if dreams can be interpreted at all? \\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"There is agreement among the scholars that we should all seek Allah’s guidance on all matters. The steps to take after that are disagreed upon. More on that here: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0a40b76658b4c233cb4?\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0a40b76658b4c233cb4?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nYour dream may or may not be a sign. It isn’t necessary to know for sure, in order to move forward with a decision. What’s more important is performing the duaa of istikhara with a sincere intention and trust in Allah to lead you to what’s best. \\n\\nMay Allah ﷻ guide you and provide the clarity you’re seeking insha’Allah.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da02d0b76658b4c233034","tag":"Salah: Istikhara","count":17},{"_id":"668da04a0b76658b4c233349","tag":"Unseen: Dreams","count":16}],"createdOn":"2025-04-06T15:32:08.537Z"}