Made Istikhaarah to find the right job

11-8-2005 | IslamWeb

Question:

I have made Istikharah pray to work in Qatar and my good facilitate all problem to work in this respectable land but I faced some problem in the work as my head of department was more lower in the qualification and the conditions are not stable during this time. I received and a good offer from Saudi Arabia and this offer is good regarding the condition of work but less income than in Qatar so I make another Istikharah pray and also my God Facilitate a more difficult problems, I have a fear from that I will cut my work here in Qatar and loss the first choice of work. Also is there is a difference between the first and second Istikharah prayer.

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Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

 

We do not understand what you mean by your question: "Is there a difference between the first and the second Istikhaarah prayer?" It is known that your first Istikhaarah is different from the second one as far as the working place is concerned.

However, as long as you have performed the Istikhaarah prayer seeking the guidance of Allaah in regard to either continuing your work in Qatar or to work in Saudi Arabia, then Allaah will decree what is more suitable for you.

Finally, it is permissible for you to seek the advice of sincere and trustworthy people whom you trust. You should not hesitate after praying Istikhaarah and seeking advice.

May Allaah guide you to what is good for you.

Allaah Knows best.