Istikhara means to seek goodness from Allah, meaning when one intends to do an important task they do istikhara before the task. The one who does the istikhara is as if they request Allah Almighty that, O the Knower of Unseen guide me if this task is better for me or not? The description of Salaat al-Istikharah (Istikhara Prayers) was reported by Jaabir ibn Abd-Allaah al-Salami (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:
The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to teach his companions to make istikharah in all things, just as he used to teach them surahs from the Quran. He said: If any one of you is concerned about a decision he has to make, then let him pray two rakats of non-obligatory prayer, then say:
How do you pray Istikhara Dua
To perform Istikhara, you should first be cleansed, so perform Wudu if necessary. Open your prayer, recite two rak’at, then offer your Istikhara supplication. Rather than wait for a miraculous, symbolic vision, you should reflect within to find answers and seek advice from those you find wise and knowledgeable.
What is Istighfar Dua
People often forget the importance of the simple yet powerful dua (supplication) – Istighfar i.e., saying “Astaghfirullah” (I seek forgiveness of Allah). Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) recited this at least 100 times a day. … Istighfar opens the door of mercy. Istighfar opens the door of knowledge
What is Istighfar Dua?
People often forget the importance of the simple yet powerful dua (supplication) – Istighfar i.e., saying “Astaghfirullah” (I seek forgiveness of Allah). Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) recited this at least 100 times a day. … Istighfar opens the door of mercy. Istighfar opens the door of knowledge.