Istikhara is a powerful act of seeking guidance from Allah Subhan Allah, as we recognize our weakness and complete dependence on Allah. Because we must remember that we cannot do anything without Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. If you are worried about your future life, marriage, business and any life problem, then you must do Istikhara, which can guide you right, and you can get the pleasure of Allah Subhan Allah.
If you are looking for how to do Istikhara from an Islamic perspective, then you are at the right place, have a look and try it, Inshallah it will be helpful for all that you want to do.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach us to do Istikhara in all our affairs in the same way as he used to teach any surah of the Qur’an. The Prophet ﷺ used to say that when there is an essential matter in front of you, after praying two rakah of Nafl in addition to the obligatory prayer, recite this dua (translated):
