“Istikhara” is the practice of seeking blessings from Allah (Exalted is He) when contemplating an important task. Before undertaking any significant endeavor, individuals perform istikhara, essentially seeking guidance from Allah Almighty. The person engaging in istikhara is akin to requesting the All-Knowing, the Knower of the Unseen (Exalted is He), to guide them on whether the intended task is beneficial for them or not.
As narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah in Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 21, Number 263, the Prophet (Sallal Laho Alaihi Wasallam) instructed his followers on the method of performing istikhara, emphasizing its application in various aspects of life, similar to how he taught them the Quranic Suras. The Prophet advised that anyone contemplating a decision should offer a two Rakat prayer, separate from the obligatory prayers, and afterward utter a supplication seeking divine guidance.
Istikhara Ki dua
The Istikhara Ki Dua is a prayer recited to seek Allah’s guidance when faced with a significant decision. Here is the Istikhara Ki Dua:
“اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْعَظِيمِ فَإِنَّكَ تَقْدِرُ وَلَا أَقْدِرُ وَتَعْلَمُ وَلَا أَعْلَمُ وَأَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الْأَمْرَ خَيْرٌ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاقْدُرْهُ لِي وَيَسِّرْهُ لِي ثُمَّ بَارِكْ لِي فِيهِ وَإِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الْأَمْرَ شَرٌّ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاصْرِفْهُ عَنِّي وَاصْرِفْنِي عَنْهُ وَاقْدُرْ لِيَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُ كَانَ ثُمَّ ارْضِنِي بِهِ”
Hadeeth collected by Al Bukhari, Jabir Ibn ‘Abdullah
Istikhara ki Dua in English
“O Allah, I seek Your counsel by Your knowledge and by Your power I seek strength and I ask You from Your immense favor, for verily You are able while I am not and verily You know while I do not and You are the Knower of the unseen. O Allah, if You know this affair (mention your matter here) is good for me in relation to my religion, my life, and end, then decree and facilitate it for me, and bless me with it. And if You know this affair to be ill for me towards my religion, my life, and end, then remove it from me and remove me from it, and decree for me what is good wherever it may be and make me satisfied with such.”
Istikhara ki Dua in Hindi
“हे अल्लाह, मैं तेरे ज्ञान के द्वारा तेरी सलाह चाहता हूं और तेरी शक्ति के द्वारा मैं शक्ति चाहता हूं और मैं तुझ से तेरी अपार कृपा मांगता हूं, क्योंकि तू तो समर्थ है, जबकि मैं नहीं हूं और तू जानता है, जबकि मैं नहीं जानता, और तू जानने वाला है अदृश्य. हे अल्लाह, यदि आप जानते हैं कि यह मामला (यहां अपने मामले का उल्लेख करें) मेरे धर्म, मेरे जीवन और अंत के संबंध में मेरे लिए अच्छा है, तो आदेश दें और इसे मेरे लिए सुविधाजनक बनाएं, और मुझे इसके साथ आशीर्वाद दें। और यदि आप जानते हैं कि यह मामला मेरे धर्म, मेरे जीवन और अंत के लिए हानिकारक है, तो इसे मुझसे दूर कर दें और मुझे इससे दूर कर दें, और जहां कहीं भी अच्छा हो, मेरे लिए आदेश दें और मुझे उसी से संतुष्ट करें। ”
Istikhara ki Dua in Urdu
“اے اللہ میں تیرے علم سے تیری صلاح مانگتا ہوں اور تیری قدرت سے طاقت مانگتا ہوں اور تجھ سے بے پناہ فضل مانگتا ہوں، بے شک تو قادر ہے جب میں نہیں ہوں اور تو جانتا ہے جبکہ میں نہیں جانتا اور تو جانتا ہے۔ غیب اے اللہ، اگر تو جانتا ہے کہ یہ معاملہ میرے لیے میرے دین، میری زندگی اور انجام کے لحاظ سے اچھا ہے، تو میرے لیے اس میں آسانیاں پیدا فرما، اور مجھے اس میں برکت عطا فرما۔ اور اگر تو جانتا ہے کہ یہ معاملہ میرے لیے میرے دین، میری زندگی اور انجام کے لیے برا ہے تو اسے مجھ سے دور کر دے اور مجھے اس سے دور کر دے، اور جہاں کہیں بھی ہو میرے لیے بھلائی کا حکم دے اور مجھے اس پر راضی کر دے۔ “
Istikhara ki Dua in Bangla
“হে আল্লাহ, আমি আপনার জ্ঞানের দ্বারা আপনার পরামর্শ চাই এবং আপনার শক্তি দ্বারা আমি শক্তি চাই এবং আমি আপনার অপার অনুগ্রহ চাই, কারণ আমি না থাকলেও আপনি অবশ্যই সক্ষম এবং আমি না থাকলেও আপনি জানেন এবং আপনি সর্বজ্ঞাতা। অদেখা হে আল্লাহ, যদি আপনি জানেন যে এই ব্যাপারটি (এখানে আপনার বিষয়টি উল্লেখ করুন) আমার দ্বীন, আমার জীবন এবং শেষের ক্ষেত্রে আমার জন্য ভাল, তবে আমার জন্য এটিকে আদেশ এবং সুবিধা দিন এবং আমাকে এতে আশীর্বাদ করুন। আর যদি আপনি জানেন যে এই ব্যাপারটি আমার দ্বীন, আমার জীবন এবং শেষের প্রতি আমার জন্য খারাপ, তবে এটিকে আমার থেকে সরিয়ে দিন এবং আমাকে তা থেকে সরিয়ে দিন এবং যেখানেই হোক না কেন আমার জন্য যা ভাল তা নির্ধারণ করুন এবং আমাকে এতে সন্তুষ্ট করুন। “
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Best Istikhara ki Dua or Tarika
Begin by performing two cycles (‘raka’) of optional ritual prayer (nafil). In the initial cycle, recite Surah al-Kafirun (Chapter 109) after Surah Fatiha (Alhamdulillah’s), and in the second cycle, recite Surah al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112) following Fatiha (Alhamdulillah’s). Upon completing the prayer, recite the provided supplication/dua’ in Arabic text.
“اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْعَظِيمِ فَإِنَّكَ تَقْدِرُ وَلَا أَقْدِرُ وَتَعْلَمُ وَلَا أَعْلَمُ وَأَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الْأَمْرَ خَيْرٌ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاقْدُرْهُ لِي وَيَسِّرْهُ لِي ثُمَّ بَارِكْ لِي فِيهِ وَإِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الْأَمْرَ شَرٌّ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاصْرِفْهُ عَنِّي وَاصْرِفْنِي عَنْهُ وَاقْدُرْ لِيَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُ كَانَ ثُمَّ ارْضِنِي بِهِ”
Istikhara ki Dua pdf
Benefits of Dua e Istikhara
Dua e Istikhara is a prayer in Islam seeking guidance from Allah when making important decisions. Here are 20 benefits of Dua e Istikhara:
Guidance from Allah: Istikhara seeks Allah’s guidance, ensuring decisions align with His will.
Clarity of Mind: Helps in clearing confusion and gaining mental clarity.
Peace of Heart: Brings a sense of inner peace and tranquility in decision-making.
Protection from Regret: Guards against potential regrets by seeking divine guidance.
Strengthening Faith: Deepens one’s connection with Allah, strengthening faith in His wisdom.
Enhanced Spiritual Awareness: Fosters a heightened awareness of spiritual insights.
Submission to Allah’s Will: Encourages surrendering to Allah’s plan, fostering humility.
Prevention of Harm: Shields from potential harm or negative consequences of a decision.
Direction in Uncertainty: Offers direction when faced with ambiguous choices.
Sincerity in Intentions: Promotes sincerity and purity of intentions in decision-making.
Supplication for Good: A supplication for what is ultimately good for the individual.
Avoidance of Mistakes: Helps in avoiding mistakes by seeking divine counsel.
Increased Patience: Develops patience as one waits for Allah’s response.
Trust in Allah’s Wisdom: Builds trust in Allah’s wisdom and His knowledge of what is best.
Positive Changes: Can lead to positive changes in circumstances and outcomes.
Relief from Anxiety: Eases anxiety by transferring burdens to Allah through prayer.
Connection with Allah’s Signs: Encourages reflection on signs from Allah in daily life.
Confirmation of Decisions: Provides confirmation or redirection in decision-making.
Alignment with Divine Plan: Ensures decisions align with Allah’s grand plan for each individual.
Empowerment through Submission: Strengthens the believer by emphasizing the power of submission to Allah.
Dua e Istikhara is a powerful tool for seeking Allah’s guidance in all aspects of life, fostering a deeper connection with the divine and promoting well-informed decisions.
FAQS
What is the dua of Istikhara in the Quran?
“O Allah, I seek Your counsel through Your knowledge and I seek Your assistance through Your might and I ask You from Your immense favour, for verily You alone decree our fate while I do not, and You know while I do not, and You alone possess all knowledge of the Unseen.
What is Istikhara from Holy Quran?
Istikhara is a prayer of guidance recited during times of indecision. Open your prayer of 2 rakats , then offer your Istikhara supplication. Istikhara is neither obligatory nor prohibited. It is a simple way to seek Allahs guidance in times of confusion.
Which surah is for Istikhara?
A person can read any surah whilst praying salat al-istikhara. It is mustahab to read surah al-kafirun in the first raka’at and surah al-ikhlas in the second. Reciting these surahs are more appropriate in order to instil humility and sincerity in one’s intention in the presence of Allah the Almighty.
What is the power of Dua Istikhara?
Indeed, the Dua is a means by which a Muslim can attain peace of mind and feel reassured knowing that whatever the outcome of one’s decision, it will always be the best possible result. Further, the Istikhara Dua is an expression of how a Muslim puts his or her trust in Allah – the All-Knowing, the All-Powerful.
What is Istikhara for marriage?
Istikhara namaz is the most important prayer before marriage. It is a very powerful prayer and can make your life better. Istikhara dua for marriage is performed by praying to Allah subhanahu wa taala and asking him to help you get what you want in life. Istikhara Namaz is also called as “Haqiqat” (truth).
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Istikhara ki dua, a prayer seeking guidance from Allah, holds significant importance in the Islamic tradition. It reflects a profound belief in divine intervention and guidance when faced with difficult decisions or uncertainties. By reciting this prayer, individuals express their trust in Allah’s wisdom and seek clarity in making choices that align with His will. Istikhara serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual connection between believers and their Creator, emphasizing the reliance on faith and seeking divine direction in life’s journey.
