what is istikhara?

Answer 1

istikhara is a prayer that one does when he is confused about something.
for instance,if u want to travel to italy but then again u dont want to and ur confused about travelling ...then u pray istikhara.
this is how u pray it...
first do ablution and have full intention about praying
u pray 2 rakaa
and when u finish this prayer u say the following supplication
Allahumma inne astakheeruka bi 3ilmika wa astakdiruka bi kudratika wa as2aluka bi fadlika al 3azeem fa innak takdir wala akdir wa anta ta3lam wala a3lam wa anta 3allam alghoyoob
Allahumma in kunta ta3lam anna haza alamr(then u say what ur confused about)khairon le fe deeni wa ma3ashe wa 3akibatu amri facdirhu le wa yassirho le thumma barik le feeh..wa in kunta ta3lam anna haza alamr sharran le fe deeni wa ma3ashe wa 3akibatu amri,fasrifhu 3anni wasrifni 3anhu wa hab le alkhair 7aythu kan thumma radini bih
when u say this supplication after prayer then Allah swt will show u the right thing to do InshaAllah
but if u were on ur period then u cant pray istikhara
BUT u can just say this supplication

Answer 2

Istikhara is a sort of seeking guidance from Allah, when you are unable to decide about a lawful matter that is faith-related. Think it is either Muslim or Hindi

Answer 3

In the Name of Allah the Most Clement The Most Merciful
in Islam it is important for MUSLIM to ask for advice, istikhara is a prayer of two raka where a muslim approach Allah closely asking if what they want to do is good for them or not. muslim pray this prayer when they are confused about a matter
May Allah guides you to the straight path

Answer 4

A Prayer towards Allah, usually goes O Allah! I seek Your guidance (in making a choice) by virtue of Your knowledge, and I seek ability by virtue of Your power, and I ask You of Your great bounty. You have power, I have none. And You know, I know not. You are the Knower of hidden things.

O Allah! If in Your knowledge, (this matter) is good for my religion, my livelihood and my affairs; immediate and in the distant, then ordain for me, make it easy for me and bless it for me. And if in Your knolwedge, (this matter) is bad for my religion, my livelihood and my affairs; immediate and in the distant, then turn it away from me, and turn me away from it. And ordain for me the good wherever it be and make me pleased with it.

Notes:

1. The above du'a is to be recited when there is uncertainty about the advisability of taking a decision, provided it is Islamically permissable.

2. After performing wudu' (ablution), one should offer two rakahs (sunnah required for this purpose).

3. Before receiting the dua' it should be made sure that the person is not already inclined to a given decision; otherwise it will mean the person is not serious about seeking guidance from Allah (SWT).

4. In making this dua' the actual matter or decision concerning which divine guidance is being sought should be mentioned instead of the words (Hathal Amra) in trasnliteration or the words "this matter" in the translation above.

5. After reciting the dua' (immediately or later on), one may feel more favorably disposed toward one choice or the other.

Answer 5

Salat-l-Istikhara

This "prayer for guidance" is often used to help in important decision-making
Anytime a Muslim is making a decision, he or she should seek Allah's guidance and wisdom. Allah alone knows what is best for us, and there may be good in what we perceive as bad, and bad in what we perceive as good.

If you are ambivalent or unsure about a decision you have to make, there is a specific prayer for guidance (Salat-l-Istikhara) that you can do to ask for Allah's help in making your decision. Should you marry this certain person? Should you attend this graduate school? Should you take this job offer or that one? Allah knows what is best for you, and if you are not sure about a choice that you have, seek His guidance.

The Prophet Muhammad said, "If one of you is concerned about some practical undertaking, or about making plans for a journey, he should perform two cycles (rak'atain) of voluntary prayer." Then he/she should say the following du'a:


Oh Allah! I seek Your guidance by virtue of Your knowledge, and I seek ability by virtue of Your power, and I ask You of Your great bounty. You have power; I have none. And You know; I know not. You are the Knower of hidden things.

Oh Allah! If in Your knowledge, (this matter*) is good for my religion, my livelihood and my affairs, immediate and in the future, then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me. And if in Your knowledge, (this matter*) is bad for my religion, my livelihood and my affairs, immediate and in the future, then turn it away from me, and turn me away from it. And ordain for me the good wherever it may be, and make me content with it.

Transliteration:

Allahumma inni astakheeroka bi ilmik. Wa'astaq-diroka biqodratik. Wa'as'aloka min fadlikal-azeem. Fa'innaka taqdiru wala aqdir. Wata lamo wala-a lam. Wa'anta-allamul ghuyoob.

Allahumma in kunta ta lamu anna (hathal-amra*) khayul-lee fi deenee wama ashi wa ajila amri wa'ajilah, faqdorho lee, wayassirho lee, thomma-barik lee fih. Wa'in konta ta lamo anna (hathal-amra*) sharrul-lee fi deenee. Wama ashi. Wa ajila amri. Wa'ajilaho. Fasrifho annee. Wasrifnee anh. Waqdur leyal-khayr haytho kan. Thomma ardini bih.


* When making the du'a, the actual matter or decision should be mentioned instead of the words "hathal-amra" ("this matter").

* After doing salat-l-istikhara, you may feel more inclined toward a decision one way or the other.

Answer 6

It is a ritual prayer for guidance when making important and difficult decisions

Answer 7

it's a prayer.

Answer 8

wat language is that? i have no idea