Dua for Istikhara (Guidance)

Istikhara is an incredible opportunity to lean on the guidance of Allah SWT. It is a prayer that Allah guides you towards what is best for you.

If you are confused about a decision you have to make, pray two rakahs of voluntary prayer, then offer the Istikhara supplication below.

After that, you should feel more inclined towards a certain option. If not, then you should make the decision that you feel is best and trust in Allah's plan!

Dua for Istikhara

O Allah, verily I seek the better [of either choice] from You, by Your knowledge, and I seek ability from You, by Your power, and I ask You from Your immense bounty. For indeed You have power, and I am powerless; You have knowledge, and I know not; You are the Knower of the unseen realms. O Allah, if You know that this matter is good for me with regard to my religion, my livelihood, and the end of my affair, then decree it for me, facilitate it for me, and grant me blessing in it. And if You know that this matter is not good for me with regard to my religion, my livelihood, and the end of my affair, then turn it away from me and me from it; and decree for me better than it, wherever it may be, and make me content with it. From Sahih al-Bukhari 1166.

Aman Azad

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