Performing Istikhara is appropriate whenever you have to make a non-obligatory decision. It's a powerful prayer of guidance for whenever you are unsure about a decision. Examples could include: Choosing a university or graduate school. Deciding whether to take a job offer. Choosing a spouse. It's always best to recite two rak'ah before asking for guidance. It's advised to incorporate Istikhara into your morning prayer (Salat al-Fajr) or after Salat al-Lail. Salat al-Lail is a voluntary late night prayer. It does not have a mandated number of rak'ah, but if it you perform it, it must be after the obligatory Isha, or night prayer. When you recite Salat-al-Istikhara, you should also seek advice from those you believe are wise and knowledgeable. Avoid thinking that your answers will simply come to you in dreams or visions. For example, suppose you are deciding whether to take a new job. You should consult a knowledgeable elder, like a relative or mentor. Ask them, "Will you help me understand how this new job might affect my life and my faith? Do you think this is a good decision?"
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One-sentence summary -- Pray the Istikhara when you need to make a decision. Perform Istikhara after Salat al-Fajr or Salat al-Lail. Seek advice from knowledgeable people when praying for guidance.

Q: right away. Have a talk with your partner about who you'd both like to have by your sides on the big day. Once you know who you'd like to be in your party, contact them as soon as you can (preferably at least 9 months in advance) to start working out the details. Depending on how large and elaborate your wedding is, your party may include just 1 or 2 people (e.g., a maid of honor and a best man) or several (such as bridesmaids, groomsmen, a ring bearer, and a flower girl). The larger your wedding party, the more schedules you will have to coordinate. You will also need to discuss whether or not you can help cover costs such as travel and clothing expenses for your party members. Don't feel the need to have a wedding party at all, if you'd prefer to keep things really simple! Go through the list of guests that you and your future spouse put together, and decide if there is anyone else you would like to add to (or cut from) the list. Make sure you have up-to-date contact information for everyone on the list. As you continue the planning process, you can use this list to keep track of information such as which guests still need invitations and who has already RSVP'd. Try to have your final guest list written up by at least 9 months before your wedding date. Save the date cards aren't an absolute must, but they're a helpful way to give family and friends a heads up and give them time to clear their schedules. It will also give anyone who can't attend a chance to let you know well ahead of the wedding. If you're having a destination wedding or planning your wedding at a time when it might be hard for many people to attend (such as during a major holiday), try to send out save-the-dates 9 months to a year in advance. Do a search online for fun and creative save-the-date ideas, like custom magnets or buttons. If you have a wedding website, you can put the address on your save-the-dates. Once the wedding is about 2 months away, send out invitations to all the people on your guest list. Make sure you include the place, date, and time of the ceremony and reception, as well as the names of the people you are inviting. If you don't have a big budget for wedding invitations, you can save money and add a personal touch by making your own. Your invitations should also include RSVP cards and additional important information, such as dress code and menu options (if applicable). As you receive RSVPs, keep track of them on your guest list.
A: Reach out to people you'd like in your wedding party Finalize your guest list. Send out save-the-date cards 6 to 8 months in advance. Follow up with formal invitations 8 weeks before the wedding.

Article: No matter what is going on in your life, you always have something to be thankful for. Start your prayer letter by acknowledging God for all of the many blessings He has given you in your life. When you are thanking God in your prayer letter, you should start it off as "Dear Lord, I would like to thank you for ____________" and then write down whatever you would like to thank God for. The next step in your prayer letter is to praise God and acknowledge his love. You should tell Him that you love and respect Him. Try writing something such as, "Lord, you are perfect in every way. I will always follow your rules and try to be the best servant to you that I can be." Now is the time to write why you are ultimately praying to God in this letter. Tell him what is troubling you or share your joy with him. Whatever is on your heart, give it to God in this prayer letter. If you are praying to thank God, try writing something like this: "I am thanking you because _________________ and I am grateful, Lord." If you are praying to ask for forgiveness, write something like this: "I come to you humbled and subservient, asking for your forgiveness. I am a sinner, but you have saved me by your grace and offered me your love even though I am not worthy." If you are praying for guidance, briefly explain the situation that is troubling you and ask for His help. For example: "I am struggling with the decision about whether or not to take this new job offer. It is a great opportunity for me, but I am worried about how it will affect my family. Please guide me to the right path and let me know what is Your will for my life." Once you have completed your purpose for writing the prayer letter and said everything you wanted to say, it is time to close your prayer. Bring the prayer to an end with a simple "Amen." You can sign your name at the end of the letter if you want. But it is not necessary since God will know who you are anyways. Of course you don't have to do anything with your letter once you are finished writing it. However, if you want to mail your letter to God, you can send it to him in the mail! Address the envelope as "To God, Jerusalem" and it will eventually be delivered to the famous Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, the holy site where Jews from around the world go to in order to pray to God.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Begin with gratitude. Praise God in your letter. Tell God your problems. End the letter. Send the letter to God.

Article: This comes before the real training. Never skip a day of practice between the weeks. Remember to stop when needed and not overdo it because it'll damage your muscles and weaken you before you reach a target of 100 or more. Do 10 pushups a day through the week. Ten is this week's daily target. Increase the target to 20. Even though this is a sudden increase, it will tighten and ready your biceps. Slowly work your way up to 100. Now you can either maintain your fitness, or continue working toward an even higher goal.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Perform simple pushups for a week. On the first week, practice the correct form. Proceed to week two. Repeat this increasing target weekly till you reach 50. When you reach 50, take one day rest after each day of exercise in this week. After you hit 70, make a dash towards 100 or at least 90. If you're close but having trouble hitting 100, rest for an extra day or two and then try again when your muscles are fresh. Congratulations, you hit 100!