Istikhaara literally means to seek good. When a person makes Istikhaara, he
is asking Allah Ta’ala to guide him to the way that will benefit him the
most, not only in this world, but in the hereafter as well. Since everything
is contained in Allah Ta’ala’s infinite knowledge, that which is beneficial
or harmful to us is best known to Him.
You have ‘sought the good’ from Allah and He, in His infinite mercy has
pointed out the way. Therefore, to go against this would be to your
misfortune. Were you to suffer any difficulty or harm later in life, having
gone against the Istikhaara, then you would have none to blame but yourself.
Going against the Istikhaara does not portend at good. If, however, you go
against it and marry the girl, then it is hope that you will not suffer any
sin.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.