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What is Istikhara Dua?
Istikhara Dua is a powerful prayer for seeking guidance from Allah in making important decisions. The term “Istikhara” is derived from the Arabic word “Khair,” which means good or goodness. When faced with a decision, whether it pertains to marriage, career, or any significant life choice, Muslims perform the Istikhara prayer to seek Allah’s guidance and blessing.
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Istikhara Dua holds immense importance in Islam. It is a means to seek Allah’s help in making the right choices and ensuring that the path taken is beneficial. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of Istikhara, teaching his companions to rely on this prayer when in doubt.
How to Perform Istikhara Dua
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Istikhara Dua in Arabic
اللّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ، وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْعَظِيمِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْدِرُ وَلا أَقْدِرُ، وَتَعْلَمُ وَلا أَعْلَمُ، وَأَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ. اللّهُمَّ إِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الأَمْرَ (mention your issue here) 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 لِيَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُ كَانَ، ثُمَّ أَرْضِنِي بِهِ.
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Translation of Istikhara Dua
“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 (mention your matter) is good for me 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, 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.”
When to Perform Istikhara Dua
Istikhara can be performed at any time, but it is best done at night before going to bed. This allows for a peaceful state of mind and the possibility of receiving a clear sign in a dream. However, it is important to note that Istikhara is not limited to dreams; signs can come in various forms, such as a strong inclination towards a decision or an unexpected turn of events.
Common Misconceptions About Istikhara Dua
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