Performing istikhaarah for someone
Question
I would like to know if someone performs istikhaara on my behalf without my permission, is the response to that istikhaara valid?
Answer
Istikhaarah is a special type of dua made to Allah Ta’ala. Just as you can make dua for yourself, others can make dua for you.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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