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अस्सलामू अलैकुम वारहमतुल्लाहि वबरकातुह

Musalmano ke liye apni zindagi ke ahem faislon (important decisions) mein Allah Ta’ala ki bargah se hifazat, barkat aur sahi rahnumai (guidance) maangne ka sabse bada aur muqaddas zariya Istikhara hai.

Agar aap koi naya kaam shuru kar rahe hain, shadi (marriage) ka faisla karna chahte hain, naukri (job) badalna chahte hain, ya kisi bhi tarah ke dilemma (asmanjas) mein hain, to Salat-ul-Istikhara ke zariye Allah Ta’ala se behtareen mashwara talab kar sakte hain.

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Table of Contents

1. What is Istikhara? (Istikhara Kya Hai Aur Iska Maqsad)

2. Importance of Istikhara in the Light of Quran and Hadith

3. Step-by-Step Method of Performing Salat-ul-Istikhara

4. Standard Dua-e-Istikhara (Arabic, Transliteration & English Translation)

5. Alternative Supplication of Istikhara (Ahem Roohani Dua)

6. How Many Times and for How Long Should You Do Istikhara?

7. How to Interpret the Answers (Dreams, Colors, and Feelings)

8. Best and Prohibited Times for performing Istikhara

9. Special Marriage Istikhara Wazifa (Step-by-Step Method)

10. Essential Etiquettes & Sunnah of Istikhara

11. Authentic References & Books Cited

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1. What is Istikhara? (Istikhara Kya Hai Aur Iska Maqsad)

“Istikhara” means to seek goodness from Allah (Exalted is He), meaning when one intends to do an important task, they do Istikhara before beginning the task.

The purpose of the Istikhara Prayer or Dua-e-Istikhara is asking what is best and appropriate for us from Allah. Whenever a Muslim is settling on a choice, he or she must look for Allah’s guidance and acumen. This means in all of one’s affairs, the person supplicates Salat Istikhara Dua to Allah, the Merciful, and sincerely asks Allah to make his/her path easy and grant a good outcome.

The one who does the Istikhara is as if they request Allah Almighty:

“O the Knower of Unseen (Exalted is He), guide me if this task is better for me or not?”

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2. Importance of Istikhara in the Light of Quran and Hadith

Istikhara ki ahmiyat aur iski fazeelat Quran-e-Kareem aur Ahadith-e-Mubarakah mein bohot wazeh taur par bayan ki gayi hai.

Importance in Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayat 216)

Allah Ta’ala Quran-e-Kareem mein irshad farmata hai:

كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الْقِتَالُ وَهُوَ كُرْهٌ لَّكُمْ ۖ وَعَسَىٰ أَن تَكْرَهُوا شَيْئًا وَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ ۖ وَعَسَىٰ أَن تُحِبُّوا شَيْئًا وَهُوَ شَرٌّ لَّكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

“Fighting has been enjoined upon you while it is hateful to you. But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you, and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayat: 216)

Yeh ayat humein sikhati hai ke hamara dimaag aur hamari pasand mahdood (limited) hai. Kai baar hum jis cheez ko bura samajhte hain, woh hamare liye behtar hoti hai, aur jise achha samajhte hain, woh buri hoti hai. Isliye Allah ke ilm par bharosa rakhna hi behtareen rasta hai.

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Importance in Ahadith (Hadees Sharif)

Narration 1: Teaching like Quranic Surahs

It is narrated from Hazrat Jaabir (Radi Allahu Anhu):

“Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to teach us the dua of Istikharah for important matters in the same manner as he used to teach us the Surahs of the Qur’an. He (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to say, ‘When you intend doing any important work, then read two rakaats nafl salaat and thereafter read this dua (which is mentioned below).’” (Bukhari – Page 944)

Narration 2: Guidance on Undecided Matters

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) once remarked to Hazrat Anas (Radi Allahu Anhu):

“O Anas! When you are undecided with regards to any matter, then seek counsel from your Rabb and do this seven times. Thereafter, whatever decision prevails in your heart, regard it to be beneficial.” (Shaami – Vol. 1, Page 507)

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[Table: Core Hadith References for Istikhara]
| Book / Source | Volume & Page | Narrator | Core Message |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Sahih al-Bukhari | Vol 2, Book 21, No. 263 (7390) | Jabir bin ‘Abdullah | Prophet taught Istikhara as he taught Suras of Quran. |
| Fatawa Shami | Vol 1, Page 507 | Hazrat Anas (R.A.) | Seek counsel 7 times and follow your heart’s strongest intention. |
| Mishkat al-Masabih | – | Jabir bin ‘Abdullah | Perform two rak’ah nafl, then recite the specific dua. |
| Sahih Ibn Hibban | Page/Number: 885 | Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri | Supplicate with absolute trust and describe your need. |

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3. Step-by-Step Method of Performing Salat-ul-Istikhara

Agar aap apni kisi pareshani ya dilemma ke liye standard Istikhara karna chahte hain, to iska sunnat aur sahi tarika niche diya gaya hai:

1. Wudu (Ablution): Sabse pehle achhe tarike se wudu karein.

2. Two Rakat Nafl Prayer: Istikhara ki niyat se do (2) rakat nafl namaz ada karein.

   • First Raka’ (पहली रकात): Surah Fatiha (Alhamdu…) ke baad Surah al-Kafirun (Chapter 109) recite karein.

   • Second Raka’ (दूसरी रकात): Surah Fatiha ke baad Surah al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112) recite karein.

3. Recite Supplication (Dua): Namaz ka salam pherne ke baad, behad adab se baith kar Durood Sharif padhein, aur phir Dua-e-Istikhara ki tilawat karein. (Dua ke shuru aur aakhir mein Durood/Salawat padhna mustahab hai).

4. Mention your matter: Jab aap dua padh rahe hon, to jahan par “hadha-l-amra” (हज़ल अमरा) aata hai, wahan apni us khusoosi zarurat ya kaam ka zikr karein jiske liye aap faisla lena chahte hain.

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4. Standard Dua-e-Istikhara (Arabic, Transliteration & English Translation)

Standard Dua-e-Istikhara ko behtareen dhang se niche pesh kiya gaya hai. Aap ise padh kar yaad bhi kar sakte hain ya dekh kar bhi padh sakte hain.

Arabic Text (अरबी दुआ)

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 فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاصْرِفْهُ عَنِّي وَاصْرِفْنِي عَنْهُ وَاقْدُرْ لِيَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُ كَانَ ثُمَّ ارْضِنِي بِهِ

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Roman Transliteration (रोमन ट्रांसलिट्रेशन)

‘Allahumma inni astakhiruka bi’ilmika, Wa astaqdiruka bi-qudratika, Wa as’alaka min fadlika al-‘azlm Fa-innaka taqdiru Wala aqdiru, Wa ta’lamu Wala a’lamu, Wa anta ‘allamu l-ghuyub. Allahumma, in kunta ta’lam anna hadha-l-amra Khairun li fi dini wa ma’ashi wa’aqibati amri (or ‘ajili amri wa’ajilihi) Faqdirhu wa yas-sirhu li thumma barik li Fihi, Wa in kunta ta’lamu anna hadha-lamra shar-run li fi dini wa ma’ashi wa’aqibati amri (or fi’ajili amri wa ajilihi) Fasrifhu anni was-rifni anhu. Waqdir li al-khaira haithu kana Thumma ardini bihi.’

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English Translation (अंग्रेजी अनुवाद)

“O Allah! I seek goodness from Your Knowledge and with Your Power (and Might) I seek strength, and I ask from You Your Great Blessings because You have the Power and I do not have the power. You know everything and I do not know, and You have knowledge of the unseen.

Oh, Allah! If in Your Knowledge this action ___________________ (mention your intended job/deed here) is better for my religion and faith, for my life and end [death], for here [in this world] and the hereafter, then make it destined for me and make it easy for me and then add blessings [baraka’] in it, for me.

Oh, Allah! In Your Knowledge, if this action is bad for me, bad for my religion and faith, for my life and end [death], for here [in this world] and the hereafter, turn it away from me and turn me away from it and whatever is better for me, ordain [destine] that for me and then make me satisfied with it.”

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5. Alternative Supplication of Istikhara (Ahem Roohani Dua)

Aapke material mein di gayi ek aur ahem roohani supplication (dua) niche di ja rahi hai. Is dua ko bhi ba-wazu padha ja sakta hai:

Transliteration of Alternative Dua:

“Allahumma innee as-alu-ka – bi-ismikal maknooni – wal makhzoonil tahiril tuhharil mubarake wa asaloka beismekal azeeme wa sultanekal qadeeme ya waheb al ataya wa ya mutleqal usaara wa ya fakkakar riqaabe min an naare asaloka anto salle ala Mohammedin wa alle Mohammadin wa an tuteqa raqbati minan naare wa an tuqrijani min ad duniya aamenan wa an tudqilunil jannata salemun wa an tajal duaee awwalahu falahan wa awsatahu najahan wa aakhirahu salahan innaka anta allamul ghayoobo”

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6. How Many Times and for How Long Should You Do Istikhara?

Istikhara karne ki muddat aur frequency ke mutabiq niche diye gaye points behad ahem hain:

• No Fixed Days (Faisla hone tak): It depends on your situation. Sometimes it takes only once to get the answer, and sometimes it takes longer.

• Sunnah Practice (7 Days): It is highly recommended and better to do Istikhara seven (7) times.

• Kab rokein? If you have received a clear answer or sign, you can stop doing Istikhara immediately. You do not have to forcefully continue to do Istikhara for 7 days if the guidance has already been received.

• Sleeping after Dua: It is better that right after reciting the supplication, you sleep with Wudu (Ablution).

  • Note: People who cannot keep the ablution for longer periods due to health problems do not have to worry about losing wudu before falling asleep.

• Face the Qibla: Sleep facing the direction of the Qibla (facing the Qibla is not an absolute requirement, but it is a highly recommended Sunnat of our beloved Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him).

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7. How to Interpret the Answers (Dreams, Colors, and Feelings)

[Infographic: Color Indicators in Istikhara Dreams]

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Istikhara ke natije ko samajhne ke do (2) bade tarike hain—Khwab (Dreams) aur Dil ka jhukao (Feeling of the Heart).

Color Coding in Dreams (khwab ke rang):

If you do not see any colors or remember any dreams:

If you do not remember any dreams or do not see any of the colors mentioned above, do not worry. This is very common. In this case, follow your heart.

Whatever intention or feeling grows stronger in your heart regarding your targeted work after performing Istikhara for seven (7) days, follow it. Trust that Allah has guided your heart towards what is best for you.

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8. Best and Prohibited Times for Performing Istikhara

Namaz-e-Istikhara ada karne ke liye koi ek khas waqt mukarrar nahi hai. Aap ise din ya raat mein kabhi bhi ada kar sakte hain. Albatta, niche diye gaye points ka khyal rakhein:

• Avoid Prohibited Times (Makrooh Waqt): Istikhara ki nafl namaz un auqat (times) mein nahi padhi ja sakti jahan nafl namaz padhna sakht mana (makrooh) hai:

  1. Fajr ki namaz se lekar suraj nikalne (sunrise) tak.

  2. Suraj bilkul sar par ho (Zawal/Midday noon) us waqt.

  3. Asr ki namaz ke baad se lekar Maghrib ki namaz (sunset) tak.

• Behtareen Waqt: Raat ka aakhiri hissa (Tahajjud ka waqt) namaz aur dua ke liye sabse behtareen aur barkat wala mana jata hai.

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9. Special Marriage Istikhara Wazifa (Step-by-Step Method)

Agar aap kisi ladke ya ladki ke sath shadi (Marriage) ke liye khusoosi taur par Istikhara karna chahte hain, to iske liye ek behad prabhavshali (effective) wazifa aur dua niche di ja rahi hai:

Step-by-Step Marriage Istikhara Process:

1. Durood Shareef: Sabse pehle Durood-e-Ibraheemi ko 3 martaba padhein.

2. Surah Fatiha: Phir Surah Fatiha ko 3 martaba padhein.

3. Offer Savab: Is padhai ka sawab hamare pyare Nabi Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) ki bargah mein pesh karein.

4. Durood Shareef: Dobara Durood-e-Ibraheemi ko 3 martaba padhein.

5. Surah Fatiha: Dobara Surah Fatiha ko 3 martaba padhein.

6. Recite First Tasbeeh: Niche di gayi tasbeeh ko 3 martaba padhein:

   “Ya Hameedo Tahmatta Bil Hamde Wal Hamdo Fi Hamde Hamdika Ya Hameed”

7. Recite Second Tasbeeh: Niche di gayi tasbeeh ko 3 martaba padhein:

   “Ya Majeedo Majjatta Bil Majde Wal Majdo Fi Majde Majdika Ya Majeed”

8. Recite the Specific Marriage Istikhara Dua: Niche di gayi dua ko padhein (jahan name aur mother’s name likha hai, wahan us ladka/ladki aur uski maa ka naam zikr karein):

“Allaahumma Innaka Taqdeero Wala Aqdeero Wata Lamoo Wala ‘Aa Lamoo Wa Anta Allaamul ‘Ghuyoob Fa Inna Ra a’eeta Inna Fi ‘[name of the girl/boy]’ Bin te / Bin ‘[girl’s/boy’s mother’s name]’ Khairallee Fi Deeni Wa Duniyaae Wa A’khiratee Faqdur Haali Wa in Kaana Fi ‘Ghairehaa ‘Khairammin Haali Fi Deeni Wa A’khiratee Faqdur Haali, Wa Sallallaahu Ta ‘Aala ‘Ala MuhammadinwwaAlehi Wa Ashaabihi Wa Barik Wasallim”

Wazifa Duration:

Do this strictly for 7 days. Insha Allah on any single night, or maybe regularly within these 7 days, you will see the clear signs or Ishaara (hints) regarding the marriage proposal.

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10. Essential Etiquettes & Sunnah of Istikhara

• Purity (Taharat): To sleep on a state of absolute purity (wudu) is highly recommended.

• Qibla Facing: Face the Qibla when supplicating (making dua).

• Praise and Salawat: Always open your dua with the praise of Allah (Alhamdulillah) and pray to His Messenger (Durood Sharif), and conclude the dua with the same.

• Absolute Trust (Tawakkul): Deliver your command and decision to God Almighty. Trust with the right of trust (Tawakkul) that no good or evil comes except with the knowledge of Allah and His divine will.

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11. Authentic References & Books Cited

• Sahih al-Bukhari: Hadith on Jabir bin Abdullah al-Salami (Page/Number: 7390, Volume 2, Book 21, Number 263).

• Fatawa Shami (Radd-ul-Muhtar): Vol. 1, Page 507 (Hazrat Anas narration).

• Mishkat al-Masabih: Chapter on Salat-ul-Istikhara.

• Sahih Ibn Hibban: Hadith from Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (Page/Number: 885).

• Islamic Jurisprudence and its Proofs (Fourth Edition): Prof. Dr. Wahbah al-Zuhayli, Damascus: Dar Al-Fikr, Page 1064-1065, Part 2.

• Footnote on al-Bajirmi on al-Khatib (1995): Sulaiman ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Umar al-Bajirmi, Beirut: Dar al-Fikr, Page 428, Part 1.

• The Book of the Holy Quran (2009): Muhammad bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, Page 698, Part 2.

• The Beautiful Sea Explanation Treasure Minutes (Second Edition): Ibn Najim, Beirut: Dar al-Kitab al-Islami, Page 56, Part 2.