Istikhara

Salat al-Istikharah (Arabic: صلاة الاستخارة‎) is a prayer recited by Muslims when in need of guidance on an issue in their life. The salat is a two raka'ah salat performed to completion followed by the supplications Salat al-Istikharah.

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4 Media

Seeking Guidance From God Why & How - The Practice Of Istikharah
Mohammad Ali Shomali
The Practice of Istikharah - 9th Muharram 1444/2022
Mahdi Rastani
The Real Meaning of Istikhara
Shabbar Mehdi
Al-Amali - The Dictations 10 - Istikhara - "Allah Didn't Want Me To Marry You!"
Syed Ali Imran

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What does it mean to perform a Faal, and how is it similar to Istikhara? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
Is it allowed and required to use someone's name, date of birth, and mother's name while performing Istikharah for marriage? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
Should I proceed with my marriage despite a negative Istikhara performed by my aunt, since we love each other and his father is now supportive? Can I perform Istikhara myself? Is there a possibility for the outcome to change? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
Can I pray Istikhara to seek guidance whether I should focus on school and university or rely on finding a man to take care of me financially? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
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