All praise is due only to Allaah. We laud Him and beseech His

partner. 
1). 
The first thing is to perform Salaatul Haajaat and make 
earnest dua. Besides the prohibited Salaat times, whenever one 
gets an opportunity, at least two Rakaats should be performed, 
whereafter one cries and humbly pleads with Allaah Ta`ala to 
guide one to the correct marriage partner. He should make the 
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following dua, 
“O Allaah Ta`ala! I intend making Nikah, 
through You Mercy, guide me to a pious wife.”
During the Sajdah of Nafl Salaat, he should recite, 
ا و ا ةّ ّّرذ و اوزا ه ر
ا
 
“O our Rabb! Grant us from those wives and children who will 
be a coolness to our eyes, and make us Imaams of the pious 
ones.”
[Surah Furqaan] 
If possible, when you are walking around or at any free 
moment, recite,
 
وز ه بّهو 
 
“O Giver! Grant me a pious wife.” 
 
You should also recite after every Fardh and Nafl Salaat,
ا ّا ا
ا ّ ةأ !ا "! #$ذ&
 
“O Allaah! Indeed I seek Your protection from such a wife who 
will age me before my old-age.”
This is an important dua, to which one should grant due 
consideration. Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) had also made 
dua for such a wife who does not make one old before the time. 
Such a wife can be a noose around the neck! 
Regarding such a woman the Mashaaikh have said, 
“An evil 
woman is a noose on the neck. Allaah Ta`ala strings it around 
whomsoever He pleases.”
May Allaah Ta`ala save all believers from this! 

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2). 
Allaah Ta`ala places great consideration to good 
thoughts. It is stated in a Hadith, 
“I am to My slave according 
to what he thinks of Me.”
That is, if we hold good and 
promising thoughts and hopes on Allaah Ta`ala, then He will 
do likewise for us. You should have full hope that Allaah 
Ta`ala will bless you with a good and pious wife and that He 
will make this short and temporary life, one of paradise. 
3). 
You should make Mashwera (consult with others). Our 
Shariah has placed great emphasis on making mashwera. 
Describing the qualities of the believers, Allaah Ta`ala states in 
the Qur`aan Majeed, 
“And their matters (are decided) by 
mashwera between themselves.”
[Surah Shura, Aayat 38] 
Allaah Ta`ala instructs Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), 
“And 
consult with them in the matters.”
[Surah Aale Imraan, Aayat 
59] 
For this reason, to make mashwera is more important an 
efficacious that Istikhaara. However, mashwera should only be 
made with those people who have proper knowledge and 
understanding regarding what you need to make mashwera 
about. They should also be experienced in the matter. In this 
regard there are some pointers to keep in mind regarding the 
type of person you should consult with, he should be; (1) Pious, 
(2) Intelligent, (3) Experienced and (4) confidant (someone 
who can keep a secret). Choosing a person with such qualities 
to make mashwera with will be most beneficial for you in your 
matter. 
Similarly, you should also consult with the elders and pious in 
the family and inform them that you intend sending a proposal 
to a certain girl. It is also important to consult with the close 
family members of the girl. 
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An important point to be taken into consideration by both