Why do istikhara

Firstly for anything that you do, one should always ask Almighty Allah to guide you and place good in what you doing or about to do.

Examples from daily life would include before purchasing a new house, starting a new job, entering into marriage, acquiring a new business, etc. One thus performs 2 rakaats salaah of istikhara for the work you intend performing and then make dua for a good outcome in that venture. This format of istikhara is the one that is most emphasized and considered to be the the original istikhara.

The second application of Istikhara is when you want to do something but are doubtful whether it is good for you or not. Under these circumstances, you can perform istikhara to ask Allah to guide you to which option is good for you. With experience teaching Islamic Sciences for over 10 years, she completed her Masters in Islamic education and subsequently worked on developing curriculums for Islamic institutions.

She is a book lover and writer, contributing articles on a range of topics, and is particularly passionate about female scholarship. She is a member of a Shariah panel, and works with Muslim women in the community on a range of different issues. Is this going to please Allah? The easy way out Sometimes, we face decision making between two things that are equally rewarding, or neutral in terms of pleasing Allah. Istishara before Istikhara Allah gives us beautiful Quranic examples of decision making, from which we can take beneficial tips.

Destine whatever is better for me, and then make me content with it. Making Istikhara How do I make Istikhara? During the last tashahhud, after sending salawat upon the Prophet, recite the Dua of istikhara see hadith above , and make salaam. Focus on the meaning of the Dua while you recite it and think about the decision ahead.

Focus on what you are asking about and build the connection with Allah. Go to sleep. Some people may see a dream that will give them a feeling about their decision. Others may not see a dream, but will have a feeling or inclination towards one of the choices. The decision that Allah guides you to, will ultimately be the best for you in the long term, even if it ends up being full of hardship in the short term. We should remember that we are never looking at the full picture of our lives, and do not know how a certain outcome will help us in the future.

It may be that later in our lives we may come to appreciate the wisdom of the experience. Make your decision based on what you are inclining towards. If you are not inclining towards one decision or the other, repeat the process until you feel sure of one decision. Do I have to sleep after Istikhara? What should I do? Can I say the Dua in English? Other tips The wording of the Dua is very touching. Rumaysa Rumaysa is a qualified teacher with ijazaat in hadith.

Follow us. What if I still can't make a decision? What if I'm not very practicing and don't feel like my du'a will be answered? What if the decision affects more than just me? Am I doomed? Is there a maximum number of times that this can be performed for one particular decision?

Abdul Nasir Jangda Nikah O Allah, if in Your knowledge, this matter then it should be mentioned by name is good for me both in this world and in the Hereafter or: in my religion, my livelihood and my affairs , then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me. And if in Your knowledge it is bad for me and for my religion, my livelihood and my affairs or: for me both in this world and the next , then turn me away from it, [and turn it away from me], and ordain for me the good wherever it may be and make me pleased with it.

And God says that whenever He guides a heart aright it can never be misguided. Whatever option you feel is best right after you say the supplication should be your decision. Some people mistakenly wait for a dream to give a clear sign as to what decision to make, but this is not true, and often times it never really happens. In fact, dreams may lead you away from what God wants you to do, as Satan might try to deceive you in your dreams.

Istikhara prayer is for everybody.