Is it correct to interpret the opening of the Quran regarding life, marriage, or work?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
If the intention is to perform Istikhara (a prayer for guidance), there is no objection to it, and you can refer to Question 5100 to learn about the ruling and method of Istikhara.
However, if the intention is to open the Quran and claim knowledge of the unseen, since such predictions are not credible, it is not permissible to assert them definitively, nor is it permissible for others to act upon them unless there is a rational or legal justification.
Source: Fiqh for Expatriates.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
If the intention is to perform Istikhara, there is no objection to it, and you can refer to Question 5100 to learn about the ruling and method of Istikhara.
However, if the intention is to open the Quran and claim knowledge of the unseen, the knowledge possessed by such individuals at present is generally not reliable enough to instill confidence in revealing the unseen. Therefore, it is not permissible to rely on or assert such claims definitively.
Source: Fiqh of the Guardian: Rulings on Prophecies of the Unseen
May you be successful in all good.