How to Pray Istikhara Dua Islamic Guidance for Decisions

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Confused about Istikhara? Learn how to pray istikhara dua step-by-step for marriage, career, or daily decisions. Discover its benefits, debunk myths, and trust Allah’s guidance. Perfect for Muslims seeking clarity and peace.

Istikhara dua in Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْعَظِيمِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْدِرُ وَلاَ أَقْدِرُ وَتَعْلَمُ وَلاَ أَعْلَمُ وَأَنْتَ عَلاَّمُ الْغُيُوبِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الأَمْرَ خَيْرٌ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاقْدُرْهُ لِي وَيَسِّرْهُ لِي ثُمَّ بَارِكْ لِي فِيهِ وَإِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الأَمْرَ شَرٌّ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاصْرِفْهُ عَنِّي وَاصْرِفْنِي عَنْهُ، وَاقْدُرْ لِي الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُ كَانَ ثُمَّ أَرْضِنِي بِهِ​

"Allahumma innee astakheeruka bi ‘ilmika wa astaqdiruka bi qadratika wa as’aluka min fadlika al-’adheem fa innaka taqdiru wa la aqdiru wa ta’lamu wa la a’lamu wa anta ‘allaam ul-ghuyoob. Allahumma in kunta ta’lamu anna haadha al-amra khayrun lee fee deenee wa ma’aashee wa ‘aaqibati amree faqdurhu lee wa yassirhu lee thumma baarik lee feehi wa in kunta ta’lamu anna haadha al-amara sharrun lee fee deenee wa ma’aashee wa ‘aaqibati amree fasrifhu ‘annee wasrifnee ‘anhu waqdur lee al-khayra haythu kaana thumma ardinee bih"

 

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Istikhara for Marriage: Navigating Love with Faith​

Marriage is like planting a tree—you want strong roots. Here’s how Dua-e-istikhara helps:

1. Pray First, Panic Later: Before swiping right on a matrimonial app, pray Istikhara. Let Allah guide your search.
2. Look for Contentment, Not Butterflies: The goal isn’t “sparks”—it’s peace. If doubts linger after Istikhara, pause and reflect.
3. Dua for Love: Pair Istikhara with the Prophet Dawud’s (as) dua:
   “O Allah, make Your love dearer to me than cold water on a hot day.”

 

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You can read the attached article for proper guidance regarding Istikhara.

A Guide to Istikhara: The Prayer for Guidance

Learn how to perform Istikhara, the Islamic prayer for guidance, and discover its significance in making important decisions with clarity and faith.

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