Istikhara Dua: Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
Read the Istikhara dua in Arabic with Roman transliteration and English or Urdu meaning, alongside its hadith reference.
Istikhara & duas
How to Perform Istikhara: A Practical Guide
Learn the prayer and dua of Istikhara, how to name your decision and how to combine supplication with thoughtful consultation.
What are you asking Allah for?
Istikhara is a supplication seeking Allah’s guidance towards what is good in a decision. Begin by identifying the matter clearly: a particular proposal, job offer, course of study or business choice. Write down your options and what you still need to understand. This helps you bring a focused question to prayer and to any conversation with the practitioner.
Pray two voluntary rak‘ahs
The narration of Jabir describes two rak‘ahs apart from the obligatory prayer, followed by the Istikhara supplication. Prepare for prayer as usual and choose a suitable time for voluntary prayer. For questions about prayer times, personal circumstances or details of recitation, ask the practitioner or a qualified scholar for guidance relevant to you.
Read the dua and mention your matter
Use the linked dua guide for the Arabic text, transliteration and meaning. The narration includes mentioning the matter for which guidance is sought. Read attentively, remembering that you are asking Allah to make the beneficial choice easier and to guide you towards goodness. Ask for help with pronunciation or the wording of your question if you need it.
Continue with consultation and practical steps
Gather the information needed for your decision and speak to trustworthy people who understand the situation. For a job, clarify the role and conditions; for a proposal, discuss expectations and compatibility. If you remain unsure, explain the unresolved questions to the practitioner. He can guide you through the spiritual questions and help you understand the next steps.
Religious references
Read the relevant narrations through the links below. Bring questions about your own circumstances to your conversation with the practitioner.
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Istikhara Dreams & Signs: Questions to Discuss
Understand questions about dreams after Istikhara, reflect on your circumstances and prepare a clear discussion with the practitioner.
What to Expect from an Istikhara Consultation
Prepare a focused Istikhara enquiry, discuss the practitioner’s approach and understand communication, privacy and follow-up.
YOUR NEXT STEP
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