![]() Those who are short sighted see only what is apparent but they do not realize that there is a Creator of the universe and it is He who is governing everything. The Surah is a reminder to the people that Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) is in control of everything. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.” Additionally, be patient after you say the prayer, because it may take some time for you to observe the sign or feeling that is a response to your prayer.“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them and He placed between you affection and mercy. You should be sincere and speak with conviction during your prayer, since your aim is to ask for guidance. When you’re ready, start your prayer by performing 2 Rak’ah. Once you’re cleansed, point your right index finger towards the sky and recite a prayer of witness, which is, “I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah alone he is one he has no partner and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is his chosen servant and true messenger.” After saying this prayer, prepare your space for Istikhara by laying a prayer mat on the ground and turning to face Mecca. ![]() As you wash up, center your thoughts on what you want to pray about. To perform Istikhara, first do Wudu to make sure you’re cleansed, which involves you washing your hands, face, nose, mouth, and lower forearms 3 times. Where "haadhal amr" (this matter) appears, mention the affair for which you seek guidance.But if in Your Knowledge, this matter be bad for my faith, for my livelihood, and for the consequences of my affairs, then turn it away from me, and turn me away therefrom, and ordain for me the good wherever it be, and cause me to please with it. O Allah! If in Your Knowledge this matter be good for my faith, for my livelihood, and for the consequences of my affairs, then ordain it for me, and make it easy for me, and bless me therein. O Allah! Behold I ask You the good through Your Knowledge, and ability through Your Power, and beg (Your favour) out of Your infinite Bounty. Wa aqdur lial khayra haythu kaana thumma a-rdhiniy bihee. Wa in-kunta ta'lamu anna haadhal amr sharrun liy fiy deeniy wa-ma'aashiy wa-'aaqibat amriy. Wa ta'lamu walaa a'alamu wa anta allaamul ghuroob.Īllahumma in kunta ta'lamu anna haadhal-amr khayrun liy fiy deeniy wa-ma'aashiy wa-'aaqibat amriy, faqdur hu liy wa- liy thumma baarik liy feehi. The Salat-al-Istikhara transliteration is:Īllahumma innee astakheeruka bi ilmika wa-astaqdiruka biqudratika wa-as'aluka min fadhlika al-adheem.After offering two rak’ah, you are ready to recite the Istikhara supplication. The transliteration of the Tasmiah is, “Bismillah hir-Rahma nir-Raheem,” which translates to, “In the name of Allah, the most Kind and the most Merciful.” You should recite Tasmiah before each Surah, or chapter of the Quran, that you recite.The transliteration of the Ta’awwuz is, “A'udhu bil-lahi minash Shayta-nir-rajeem,” which translates in English to, “I seek Allah's protection from Satan who is accursed.” You only need to recite Ta’awwuz once.The Isteftah Dua is: “Subhana Kal-lah hum-ma wabi hamdika wata-baara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghyruk.” This translates to, “Glory be to you, O Allah, and all praises are due unto you, and blessed is your name and high is your majesty and none is worthy of worship but you.”. ![]() Then recite the Isteftah Dua, or opening prayer, followed by the Ta’awwuz and Tasmiah. Raise your hands to your ears while standing and say, “Allah Akbar,” which translates to “Allah is the Greatest,” to open your prayers. ![]() Open your prayers. Start by centering yourself on your intention.
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