Sincerely, life has been showering us with a lot of choices. We had to choose between jobs, relationships, and sometimes major life changes. All this makes it very important for the seeker to seek Allah’s direction so that he finds his way. This is one of the most beautiful traditions Islam has successfully kept in its two holy books, the Quran and Hadith. It is indeed to guide the people to know what they should pursue amidst unknowns that multitudes of roads are filled with. We teach this prayer and the proper way of praying Salat-al Istikhara ki namaz at Islamic Counseling.
How to do Salat-al Istikhara?
And if you can’t make up your mind about something, you can say the special prayer called Salat-al Istikhara. “Istikhara” is an Arabic word that means to seek good things. Some people claim that this prayer will guide them toward what has to be done if they have the choice between two confusingly or hard options between which to choose. Understand how to pray istikhara from the blog ahead.
Let’s read further and know why you might need Istikhara ki namaz in the following reasons and answers to the questions.
Why You Need Istikhara Salat
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Seeking Divine Guidance
The Istikhara seeks Allah’s help to get the best thing that would happen to him or her in a given case. And it is through Istikhara that you prove your awareness of showing respect that God knows the best for you, though you cannot know.
The more options agitate and confuse your mind. To make Istikarah calm your mind to give clear replies to your thoughts. This prayer sets one on to rely on Allah whom he should count on, not to bother concerning the choices one needs to make.
Istitkharah develops faith and strengthens one’s belief in Allah’s wisdom. This goes to tell one that as a Muslim, he or she has been entrusted to seek Allah’s assistance with everything, big or small.
Benefits of Salat-al Istikhara
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Salat-al Istikharah and Istitkharah
One will be a better decision-maker if he or she makes the Salaat-al Istikharah or Istitkharah.
Well, while properly picking in Istikhara prayer, you look forward to making the right choice under proper guidance. And when you are seeking help, you will see some sign or feel something that will guide you to the right choice.
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Emotional Comfort of Mind
But the most important is the emotional comfort of knowing Allah has been sought after for direction.
But most will soothe speak to themselves in the mind to think they have placed themselves one step closer to making the best-informed choice possible, in faith.
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Good Outcome
When you do Istikharah, you are letting Allah’s guidance spread out before you, the way that best suits your better interest. That has proven time and again to end up in good results in terms of personal, professional, and spiritual affairs.
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More Chances of Allah’s Love
‘The more the number of times you do it, the more you remember the cycle to come out for God, therefore his friends which might go beyond your lifespan spiritually.’
How To Pray Istikharah
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Purify Your Self and Surrounding
Clean yourself and clean your body in wudu. Select a quiet place that makes noise rather than a disturbing place.
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Plan Your Intention
First of all, form a free and pure purpose praying to Allah for help regarding which choice you are going to make.
Now, here the most important point is the intention because it will also decide whether you want to seek Allah’s help or otherwise.
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Pray two rakats of Salah
If you are going to do this you can perform two rakats of Salah.
You’d read nafl two units. For the first Rakat after reciting Surah Al-Fatiha, you could read any surah you would like to. You can take Surah Al-Kafirun. And similarly for the second rakat after saying Surah Al-Fatiha you could read Surah Al-Ikhlas.
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Invoke this DUA FOR ISTIKHARA
اللَهُمَّ أَستَخيركَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَقْدوْرُكَ وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِن فَضْلِكَ الْعَظيمِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْدوْرُ وَلَا أَقْدوْرُ وَتَعْلَمُ وَلَا أَعْلَمُ وَأَنْتَ عَلّامُ الْغِيوبِ اللَهُمَّ إن كُنتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذا الْأَمْرَ خَيْرٌ لِي في دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي أَوْ كَانَ شَرًّا لِي في دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَقْدوْرُهُ لِي وَيَسِّرْهُ لِي ثُمَّ بَارِك لِي فِيهِ وَإِن كُنتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّهُ شَرٌّ لِي في دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاِصْرِفْهُ عَنِّي وَاِصرِفْنِي عَنْهُ وَاِكتُب لِيَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُ كَانَ ثُمَّ ارْضِنِي.
Translation:
“O Allah, I ask You for Your knowledge and I ask You for your might and I beg You with Your favor for surely You have power, and I do not possess power, and You are aware, and I am not aware, and You are the Aware of the unseen. O Allah, if You know that this thing is good for me concerning my religion, my livelihood, and my affairs, then decree it for me, and make it easy for me and bless it for me, but if You know that this thing is bad for me concerning my religion, my livelihood, and my affairs then turn it away from me and turn me away from it, and decree for me what is good wherever it may be and make me pleased with it.”.
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Trust Allah’s Will
Offer the prayer, then seek to be reliant on Allah’s will. Pay attention to your feelings and conditions regarding your decision on the very next days. Sometimes directions come in the form of peace when things get absolutely crystal clear or work out quite otherwise than what one was meant.
When to Recite Istikhara Prayer
It can be read at any point but best finds its time to do so in the last third of the night, though this is not more broadly known to have an affinity about a time preference for prayer acceptability. The time before Fajr is also a good time in a calm setting that is conducive for thought and supplication.
It is done through Islamic Counseling; to all those wishing to live their lives in such a way as to add depth of richness to the journey and proper clarity so they may be on the right path when life’s journey to achieving tasks is filled with uncertainty.
Conclusion
This is a great act of worship that Salat-al Istikhara equips the Muslims with more knowledge on how God is going to help them in decision-making whenever uncertainty befalls them. The steps on how to pray Isthikahara will arm you on how to face every one of your choices without the most confidence and faith
Frequently Asked Questions About Salat-al Istikhara
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Can I pray Istikhara for any decision?
Yes, you can pray Istikhara on anything you are looking for a love affair, a job, or something else, and Istikhara will be the best guide toward the right choice
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How many times should I practice Istikhara on one topic?
There is no such number, at least in terms of how many times you can perform Istikhaara for one decision. Of course, you may do as many times as you feel, more so if you are still undecided after your first prayer.
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If I do not find indications after I perform Istikhaara?
Course, you might not feel it for a while then let your faith answer; believe that Allah knows exactly what is the best for you. Sometimes, be patient because it may come in the blink of an even when things take time to come to better terms.
