Fatwa #1578529 October 2007United States of America
I have asked several molvie about my divorce some said that im divorced and some said im not so i did istikhara keeping in mind that we r still in nikha...
Question
i have asked several molvie about my divorce some said that im divorced and some said im not so i did istikhara keeping in mind that we r still in nikha and i saw a light first day than i did it again and i saw green chiles so i want to know if it is permissionable to do this. and what is the meaning of this thank you. sorry if u received this question many times its just im trying to send this but the question is keep appering so sorry about that
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh
Istikhara is performed to guide one in permissible options. Istikhara is not to determine Halal and Haram.
Halal and Haram issues should be referred to a competent Aalim or a Mufti in whome one is confident on and he is known for his uncompromising attitude in issuing clear cut Sharii rulings. After receiving a ruling, abide by the ruling. If there are differences among the Ulama and Muftis, practice upon the Ihtiyaat (precaution).
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa