How can one explain the ambiguity of the outcome of Salatul-Istikhara regarding an existing marriage proposal, given the suitor's many positive qualities, along with some reservations concerning his intellectual and religious level compared to the woman being proposed to, and her desire for her partner to be a religious role model?

The principle is that a woman should accept a suitor if he is of pleasing religion, character, and trustworthiness, unless there is someone better than him. If the suitor possesses these qualities and is eager to acquire religious knowledge, this is a good sign, unless his faults are major sins or sins he insists upon or openly commits. In such a case, it is advisable to wait for someone better, unless the woman fears falling into something unlawful.

There is no specific feeling required after performing Istikhara; rather, if a person seeks counsel and discerningly sees what is in their best interest, they should trust in Allah and proceed after Istikhara without waiting for a sign or a dream.

One must be extremely careful to avoid private seclusion (khalwa) or revealing oneself to the suitor, as he is still a stranger (non-mahram).

The desire for a husband who lives for the sake of Allah is a great aspiration, and a righteous wife helps her husband in this by assisting him, advising him, encouraging him, and patiently enduring his shortcomings due to his engagement in good deeds.