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Is seeking divine guidance (Istikhara) through another person who opens the Quran and recites verses from it to determine the most suitable option, such as when choosing a home, something that exists in Islam, or is it an innovation (bid'ah) or a deception?

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The preponderant view is that it is impermissible to seek omens from the Qur’an.

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