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What is istikhara?

ما الاستخارة؟

Istikhara is two units of prayer followed by a supplication in which a Muslim asks God for what is better in a matter he is undecided about. The Prophet taught it to his Companions just as he taught them a surah.

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Short answer

Istikhara is two rak'as and a supplication by which a Muslim asks God for what is best in a matter about which he is undecided. The Prophet taught it to his companions as he taught them a surah.

Detailed answer

Istikhara is a sound sunna, and its supplication is in Sahih al-Bukhari from Jabir 1. The entry on istikhara sets out its form and timing.

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  1. Sahih al-Bukhari
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islam.museum contributors. “What is istikhara?”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/questions/what-is-istikhara/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-22.

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