Istekhara for Love Marriage

Question

My problem has made me very depressed over the past few days. I am deeply in love with a guy whom I want to marry. We both love each other and do not want to marry anyone else except each other. My family has no knowledge of it at the moment. The problem is that my family strongly disapproves of love marriage due to a devastating past experience in the family.

Answer

May Allah bless you with piety (Taqwa) and purity, strong Imaan,forgiveness of sins, have mercy on you, elevate your status, and bless you with knowledge of Deen and generosity. Ameen!

Du'a for Istikhara:
http://www.islameasy.org/images/Treasures-Large/46.html

It is best to read this Salaah yourself. The aim of istikhaarah is to ask for guidance from Allah to the better of two matters concerning which one is hesitating, because guidance and help come from Allah; He knows and we do not know; He is the Knower of the unseen. The one who relies on himself will go astray, and the one who trusts in his own reasoning only and does not seek the help of his Lord will be doomed.

It is also important to understand that doing Istikaarah does not stop you from doing any other efforts. Instead, one should research the matter to one's best ability, as well as seeking advice from knowledgeable and experienced
people, parents and elders etc.

May Allah make it easy for you Ameen.

[Editor's note: Review this article on observing the limits in a love relationship:

Cure for Pre-Marriage Love Relationship which does not lead to a Marriage
http://www.islameasy.org/Cure_PreRelations.php
]

And Allah knows best.

Ask Alimah Team

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