1️⃣ Istikhara: Your Divine GPSbr What It Is: The Sunnah prayer for guidance (not magic!).br br How to Do It:br br Pray 2 rak’ahs (non-obligatory)br br Recite the Istikhara dua (Bukhari 6382)br br Pro Tip:br br Don’t wait for dreams—look for clarity or easedifficulty in the process.br br Repeat it as needed, especially before big decisions.br br 2️⃣ Background Checks: Don’t Skip This!br Who to Ask:br br Family: "How does he treat his parents?"br br Friends: "Is he consistent in his Deen?"br br Community: "Any red flags in his behavior?"br br What to Observe:br br Religious Commitment: Does he pray on time? Fast regularly?br br Character (Akhlaq): How does he handle stress or anger?br br Financial Integrity: Halal income? Responsible with money?br br 3️⃣ Patience: Let It Simmerbr Avoid Rush Decisions: Shaitan loves impulsive marriages.br br Test Compatibility: Discuss future goals (kids, finances, Deen).br br Watch for Consistency: True character shows over time.