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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Istikhara . Meaning

What does it mean to perform a Faal, and how is it similar to Istikhara?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 8 hours ago

Faal is not similar to Istekhara. Istekhara is mentioned in many authentic Hadeeths while we don't have authentic Hadeeth teaching Faal. Faal is a type of guessing what will happen in the future which has not foundation. Many of our Ulama mentioned that Faal is not allowed.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara

Is it allowed and required to use someone's name, date of birth, and mother's name while performing Istikharah for marriage?

It is not required to mention someone’s name, date of birth and mother’s name while performing an Istekhara. Just knowing the person is enough as Allah (SWT) Knows everything about all His creatures.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Love . Father . Marriage

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?

The Istekhara done by your aunt is your Istekhara unless you have have requested her to do it on your behalf.

If she did the Istekhara with out your requesting her, then you can see your own Istekhara.

If she did the Istekhara on your request, and situation has changed, you can see another Istekhara again based in change of circumstances.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara

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?

Seeking guidance from Allah (SWT) through Istekhara is good when you can not decide between different options but all options Must be permissible.

You can focus on your study and at the same time, look for a suitable man for marriage. Marriage is highly recommended.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Salawat . Du'a (Supplication)

Is it necessary to repeat Istikhara if I unintentionally skipped reciting the Dua before it and only recited Salawat three times?

It is not necessary to repeat the Istekhara for not reciting the Du'a before it.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Mind . Heart

Should I pursue a job opportunity that seems good to me, even though the Istekhara done by my mother for the last stage didn't come out favorably while the one I did at an initial stage was positive?

You are not bound to follow an Istekhara done by your mother or any one other than you. You can follow the Istekhara which you did.

Wassalam.

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Parents . Istikhara . Marriage Proposal

Can I reject a boy for marriage even if my parents did Istikhara and it came out positive? Can I pray for a better proposal in my Dua?

Your marriage is invalid with out your full acceptance and agreeing. Your parents' Istekhara is for them to agree or not, but it does not bind you. You can go for Istekhara yourself or jointly with your parents if you are not clear and need guidance through an Istekhara.

You can pray for better proposal in your Du'a.

'Wassalam.

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God (Allah) . Istikhara . Employment

Is it normal to find my chosen career, which I have dedicated the past 15+ years for the sake of Allah, to be extremely stressful, even though I did Istikhara and the decision was to remain in this field?

It is good to follow the advice of the Istekhara. Wassalam

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Marriage . Marriage Proposal . Istikhara

Can the marriage proceed despite a bad Istikhara result, given that the families were initially satisfied with the guy's religiousness and hardworking nature before the Istikhara was done?

Istekhara is not obligatory in every situation. Istekhara is seeking guidance when you are unable to decide. If the matter was clear for you, then there is no need for Istekhara. Unnecessary Istekhara is not binding.

'Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Travel . Intention (Niyah)

Do I need to perform Istikhara prior to each vacation? How specific should my intention be? Is it necessary to include destinations and specific dates in my intention?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 9 months ago

You do not need to perform istikhara prior to vacation. In fact, it is probably better not to do so, unless you have some uncertainty.

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Istikhara . Time

Can the outcome of Istikhara prayer vary over time and, if so, under what circumstances? Could factors like time and age of a person affect it?

The Istekhara is valid as far as the circumstances of the matter has not changed.
'if the matter has changed then another Istekhara can be seen.Wassalam.

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Marriage Proposal . Istikhara

What should be done when a proposal, which fulfilled all the wishes and seemed perfect, received the approval of families but they decided to perform Istikhara despite being able to decide without it, and the outcome turned out to be very negative?

Istekhara is not required for every marriage. It is only to seek guidance when you are not sure about the situation.

'Wassalam.