Salaam Imam Sahib. I had a dream after a week of performing Ishtikhara prayers. In my dream the person who has proposed to me is seen walking away from me. Am I to take this as Allah (swt) will and say no to the brother who has proposed. Your in put in this matter is greatly appreciated. Jazakallah Khair.
It is narrated in Sahih Bukhari from Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ‘When you have a doubt
regarding a certain matter (i.e. to accept a proposal or not, etc.) then
perform two Rakaats of Nafl Salaat and recite the following Du’aa .’
We understand from this Hadith that the purpose of Istikhaara is to
eliminate the doubt which one has regarding some matter. Therefore,
Istikhaara should be made with a clear mind, and without being inclined to
any side in that matter. Since the purpose of Istikhaara is only to
eliminate the doubt and uncertainty which one has, it is not even necessary
for one to see a dream. If upon awakening, one finds his/her heart inclined
to one side of the matter for which he/she made Istikhaara, then one should
act in accordance to the inclination of his/her heart. However, if one is
still uncertain then one should continue making Istikhaara for 7 days. Insha
Allah, the uncertainty which one has would be removed within this period,
and one would (in most cases after receiving some indication in a dream)
find his heart inclined to a certain side in that matter. If one is still
uncertain after 7 days, which is possible, then one should resort to
Istishaarah (seeking advice from a learned person, etc.)
As for your dream, the indication in it is quite clear. It shows that the
marriage will most probably not work out. One of the most essential
ingredients to a happy and successful marriage is compatibility between the
spouses. It is very possible that two persons be pious but not compatible to
one another. Therefore, one should not entertain evil thoughts of the one
who has proposed. The dream in no way indicates that he is a bad person.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.