My Duas Are Answered in Many Areas, But Not Marriage… I Need Guidance
Assalamu alaykum, dear brothers and sisters, I’m reaching out because I’m going through a tough time filled with sadness and desperation. I’d love to hear your advice, especially from anyone who’s been in a similar situation. Over the years, I’ve seen how Allah answers my prayers in so many parts of my life-work, paperwork, things I thought were impossible suddenly worked out. It’s honestly been amazing. I also sometimes have dreams that later play out in real life. Like, in a past relationship, I asked Allah if it would lead to marriage, and I dreamt we were at a wedding that got cancelled. A couple months later, we split up after some betrayal, and he wasn’t even Muslim. But here’s the thing: when I make dua for marriage, I just don’t get any dreams or signs like that. Another weird thing-every time someone introduces me to a brother for marriage, it starts off well, then suddenly ends with no explanation. For instance, a friend set up a meeting with a practicing brother. We chatted, walked for a bit, he took my number… and then nothing. No call, no message, no reason. And it’s happened more than once. I’m starting to wonder if there’s a spiritual reason behind this, or if I’m just overthinking. Some people mention things like sihr or other unseen harm, but I don’t want to jump to superstition without proof. I’ve also heard about something called “night husbands,” and I’m not sure if that’s even an Islamic concept. I do have occasional intimate dreams, often around my period’s first day, but I don’t know what to make of it. Lately, I’ve been trying really hard to strengthen my worship-Tahajjud every night, lots of istighfar, reading Qur’an, doing ruqyah on myself. Recently, I dreamt I was fighting off a man who tried to touch me, but I’m not taking dreams as definite signs; I just want to know what Islam actually says about these matters. I’m 31 and honestly at my breaking point. The fear of never getting married or having kids is eating me up inside. I’m even thinking of going for Umrah, to draw closer to Allah and beg for a righteous spouse and family. So I’m asking you, sincerely: Does the absence of dreams or signs about marriage mean anything? What does Islam really say about intimate dreams and the idea of “night husbands”? Have any of you made dua for a long time without seeing results, only for Allah to open a door later? Are there specific supplications or worship acts you’d recommend when asking for a righteous wife or husband? And most importantly, how do you keep trusting Allah when you’re scared your dua might never be answered? I’m really looking for advice rooted in Qur’an and Sunnah, not things that’ll make me more fearful or superstitious. Jazakum Allahu khayran to everyone who replies with kindness.