I am faced with a decision. I prayed Istikhara and was sure of the particular decision. All of a sudden, I am starting to have anxiety. How do I know what it is I should do?
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I am faced with a decision. I prayed Istikhara and was sure of the particular decision. All of a sudden, I am starting to have anxiety. How do I know what it is I should do?
Answer
You should also make Mashwarah (consult) with somebody suitable.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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