What is istikhara?
Istikhara is a Sunnah prayer asking Allah to guide you toward what is good and protect you from what is harmful.
How to use istikhara in marriage decisions
- Clarify the proposal or relationship question.
- Pray two voluntary rak'ahs and make the istikhara dua.
- Consult trusted family, elders, or scholars.
- Look for ease, barriers, and sound judgment rather than relying only on dreams.
For the full dua and step cards, visit Istikhara Guidance.
Short summary
Istikhara supports decision-making; it does not remove personal responsibility.