"Seraphim" wrote:

"MuslimSister" wrote:

There's times in my life when I dont trust myself (or anyone else) to make a major decision for me...in such instances, I pray and wish that the decision is made for me from above.

Does it work?

Well, I've only recently started to try the 'sit back and let events fold themselves' strategy.

Only time will tell if it works.

Trick is not to be inclined either way. Which isnt always easy.

"Seraphim" wrote:

"Ya'qub" wrote:

"Seraphim" wrote:

Usually i...let my consciounce be my guide.

you base your life on a disney song?

that's fair enough, but i'd base mine on 'hakunamatata' or at least 'the bear necessities'.

lol! How is that a disney song? (ive not seen a disney movie since... well along time).

Hakunamatata is also a good rule to live by.

http://www.amazon.com/Jiminy-Cricket-Your-Conscience-Guide/dp/B000FIN4D2

from Pinocchio

Its your deep conscience or you would call it consiousc making you write that in memory of pinochio.

When you have two conflicting voice one always tends to be stronger than the other (well it is for me) whether you choose to follow is your choice.
If both of the voices are just as strong as each other then go an pray, remain in that prayer position (even if it means sitting their all night) until one voice becomes stronger.

"MuslimSister" wrote:

How many people have done an istakhara when making a major decision in your life had the right decision made for you?

I did once but i had mix feelings. I had other stuff bothering me so maybe that might have interfered with it.