Threadsofimaan on Instagram‎: "What Istikhārah ACTUALLY Is (Qur’an-based understanding) Istikhārah comes from khayr (خير) to ask Allah for what is best. Allah says: “And Allah knows, while you do not know.” 📖 Surah Al-Baqarah 2:216 Istikhārah is an act of tawakkul (trust), not fortune-telling. WHEN to Pray Istikhārah for Marriage ✔️ When a real proposal exists ✔️ When you’ve done your basic checks (deen, character, compatibility) ✔️ When you’re confused between options ❌ Not for imaginary peopl