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Praying Istikhara for Decisions
Difficulté:Moyen
5 minutes
sahih
La Sunnah
Jabir ibn Abdullah said: "The Prophet ﷺ used to teach us Istikhara for all matters, as he would teach us a surah from the Quran."
Source: Sahih Bukhari 1166
La Science
Decision science research shows that structured reflection before major decisions reduces decision regret and improves outcomes. Studies on deliberative processes demonstrate that combining emotional intuition with thoughtful pause leads to better judgment compared to impulsive choices.
Comment Pratiquer
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When facing any decision, perform wudu
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Pray two rak'at of voluntary prayer
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After the prayer, recite the Istikhara dua (found in Hisn al-Muslim)
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Mention your specific decision in the dua
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Proceed with confidence — trust the outcome Allah facilitates
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