![]() It is not necessary that you get a dream or even a “feeling.” Rather, the istikhara is a prayer that Allah guide you towards that which is best (khayr) for you. ![]() He prays it for all matters, even things one would not imagine doing istikhara for. Shaykh Nuh Keller mentions that the more one prays the istikhara prayer, the clearer its answers become to one. When one is not clear about the result of the istikhara, the fuqaha mention that it is recommend to repeat it, up to 7 times if necessary (usually done on separate occasions). One should suspend one’s own judgement or inclination about the particular matter, and wait for Allah to show one a sign or to make things happen in a way that indicates what to do. And if You know that this matter is not good for me with regard to my religion, my livelihood and the end of my affair then turn it away from me and me from it and decree for me better than it, wherever it may be, and make me content with it.” Looking for signs O Allah, if You know that this matter is good for me with regard to my religion, my livelihood and the end of my affair then decree it for me, facilitate it for me, and grant me blessing in it. For indeed You have power, and I am powerless You have knowledge and I know not You are the Knower of the unseen realms. “O Allah, verily I seek the better from You, by Your knowledge, and I seek ability from You, by Your power, and I ask You from Your immense bounty. Allâhumma in kunta ta’lamu anna hâdhal amra khayrun li fi dini wa ma-ashi wa aqibati amri faqdir-hu li wa yassir-hu li thumma barik li fihi wa in kunta ta’lamu anna hâdhal amra sharrun li fi dini wa maâshi wa aqibati amri fasrifhu anni wasrifni anhu waqdir liyal-khayra haythu kâna thumma ardini. It is disliked to ‘hasten’ in seeking the answer to one’s istikhara, like other duas, because the Prophet ﷺ said, “Your prayers are answered, unless you hasten, saying, ‘I prayed, but no answer came.’”.It is recommended to open the dua of istikhara, with praise of Allah and sending blessings on the Prophet ﷺ and to close it in this manner, too. ![]() Like other duas, it is recommended that one face the qibla.It is best to recite it before sleeping, though in no way necessary.One prays two rakats at any time that is not disliked, after which one recites the supplication of istikhara.To fellowship with God is the main purpose of prayer.The istikhara prayer is a very simple prayer of seeking guidance. Therefore, prayer should not be interpreted as just an act of requesting, or worse, telling Him that you deserve receiving something. God knows everyone’s needs and provides them to those who believe. ![]() God loves fellowshipping with His people, but such cannot take place unless someone falls on his knees and begins communicating with Him. With a good understanding of the deep meanings of prayer, this spiritual exercise can be a powerful tool. To please God, believers should pray with the right motivation and understanding of what prayer really is. God loves fellowshipping with His peo Prayer is crucial in the exercise of faith. Prayer is crucial in the exercise of faith.
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