Eleven Matters You Always Wanted to Know About Istikhārah

By Yūsuf Badāt What is Istikhārah? Istikhārah literally means to seek the good. – (See: Lisān Al-ʿArab) In a religious technical context it refers to seeking good from the Almighty to make an appropriate decision, through formal prayer and a specified supplication. – (See: Qāmūs Al-Fiqh) What is the Status of Istikhārah?  Istikhārah is a…