

Behold! Allah loves those who put their trust in Him.” And when you are resolved, put your trust in Allah. Therefore, pardon them and seek forgiveness for them and also consult with them about their affairs. “It was by the mercy of your Lord that you are lenient with them, for if you had been stern and fierce, they would have dispersed. In fact, most Muslims use the Istikhara prayer to ask for Allah’s will in every small or big life decision.Īllah (SWT) mentions in Surah Al Imran: 159, Muslims may perform Istikhara to seek assistance in all matters of life. Istikhara (Arabic: استخارة) means to seek the goodness of Allah, a method taught by the Prophet (ﷺ) to ask Allah’s help when in doubt.įor those of you that do not know, Istikhara is a Nafli or voluntary Ibadah that allows one to seek guidance from the Creator in times of indecision. This post takes a close look at Dua-e-Istikhara and how you can perform it to find the will of the Almighty. If you, too, are having trouble choosing between two options or deciding on a course of action, then one of the ways that you can find a solution is by performing Dua Istikhara. My father suggested Istikhara, and I decided to undertake this dua to help me make my mind. I made pros and cons lists, asked advice from friends and family, and yet I could not arrive at a decision. Both the universities had their merits studying at either would be great for my education and career opportunities.

I was overjoyed when I received the acceptance letter from two universities of my choice, but I was also perplexed.
