​Seeking A Good Outcome

When you set out to do something then seek a good outcome for it from your Lord seven times, then look to see what comes to your heart first, for verily there is good in that, meaning, act accordingly.

رسولُ اللَّهِ صلى اللَّه عليه وآله :  إذا هَمَمْتَ بأمْرٍ فاسْتَخِرْ ربَّكَ فيهِ سَبْعَ مرّاتٍ ، ثُمّ انظُرْ إلى الّذي يَسْبِقُ إلى‏ قَلبِكَ فإنَّ الخِيَرَةَ فيهِ ، يَعني : افْعَلْ ذلكَ . بحار الأنوار : 91 / 265 / 19 .

 The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'When you set out to do something then seek a good outcome for it from your Lord seven times, then look to see what comes to your heart first, for verily there is good in that, meaning, act accordingly.' Bihar al-Anwar, v. 91, p. 265, no. 19