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The Prayer of Istikharah

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Sunnada

Jabir said: "The Prophet ﷺ used to teach us Istikharah for all matters as he taught us a surah of the Qurʼan, saying: When one of you intends to do a matter, let him pray two rakʻah other than the obligatory prayer, then say (the duʻa of Istikharah)."

Isha: Sahih al-Bukhari 1166

Sayniska

When facing a decision, two rakʻah followed by the duʻa of Istikharah entrusts the choice to Allah’s knowledge and brings peace of heart over the outcome.

Sida loo dhaqmo

1

When facing a permissible decision, pray two rakʻah (not obligatory)

2

After the salam, raise your hands and recite the duʻa of Istikharah

3

Name your specific matter where the duʻa indicates

4

Then proceed with what your heart inclines to, trusting Allah

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