What happens when you pray Istikhara?

Salat-al-Istikhara is a prayer of guidance recited during times of indecision. Open your prayer, recite two rak’ah, then offer your Istikhara supplication. Rather than wait for a miraculous, symbolic vision, you should reflect within to find answers and seek advice from those you find wise and knowledgeable.

What are the conditions of Istikhara?

Conditions of the prayer Istikhaara is done when a decision is to be made in matters which are neither obligatory nor prohibited. So one does not need to seek counsel from Allah for deciding whether he should go for hajj or not.

Can you read Istikhara at any time?

Some scholars recommend performing a general istikhara prayer for all that is good every day – ideally at the time of the duha prayer (after sunrise). After that, one should be pleased with what Allah chooses for you and not seek to follow your whims after the answer to your istikhara becomes apparent.

Are You Ready for Istikhara?

Once you’ve completed these two prerequisites and you are still conflicted about your decision, then you are ready for istikhara! Istikhara literally means “to seek the good,” so when you recite the istikhara du’a, you should understand that you are asking Allah ﷻ for the best possible outcome to whatever it is you are doing.

What is Istikhara and why is it important?

Istikhara ensures that you have the blessings of Allah ﷻ backing your choice. What’s important to note is that what you want at the time may not actually be what is meant for you.

Will I See my Istikhara du’a in my dream?

Let it be clear from the onset, you will NOT necessarily see a dream/vision/sign/etc. Your istikhara du’a, if accepted, should result in Allah ﷻ placing a bit of inclination in your heart towards going through with the action or not. Istikhara is a natural process.

How do I perform Salat-al-Istikhara?

Performing the Salat-al-Istikhara Perform Ablution or Wudu. Prepare your space for prayer. Open your prayers. Recite the Surah Fatiha. Recite the Surah al-Kafirun. Recite the Surah Fatiha again then the Surah al-Ikhlas. Recite the Istikhara supplication. Repeat the prayer as many times and for as many days as you desire.