Istikhara means to ask Allah to guide you to the path best for you concerning an affair with two halal options. In matters that are waajib (obligatory), haraam (forbidden) or makrooh (disliked) …

Mar 21, 2025 · When we are unsure about making a decision, we can perform Solat Istikhara. Istikhara means ‘to seek the best of affairs’. It is a sunnah prayer of two raka’at with the …

Jul 3, 2015 · In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The istikhara prayer is a very simple prayer of seeking guidance. One prays two rakats at any time that is not disliked, after …

Jun 23, 1998 · How do I pray salat al istikharah, and at what times? Are there special du’as that I can read for different circumstances? This is how to pray istikharah: 1. Make wudu (ablution) …

Oct 28, 2022 · We perform the Istikhara Prayer for His guidance when we need to make a decision regarding any dilemma, no matter how big or small it is. In other words, the purpose …

Feb 13, 2025 · Istikharah means, “seeking the best course of action.” In Islam, it is used for approaching Allah through Prayer for guidance in a case when one cannot make up his mind.

Istikhāra literally means "to seek that which is good" and is the third part of a 3-step decision making process: Preparation - Use your own rationale and assess your circumstances. Do …

Nov 22, 2021 · According to Islamic theology, Istikhara means to ask for Allah's infinite wisdom in an issue of confusion with the hopes that one will be directed towards that which is better for him.