Dua e istikhara with Urdu & English Translation
Istikhara ki Dua is one of the most beautiful and practical prayers in Islam. It is a special dua taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to seek Allah’s guidance when making important decisions in life — whether it’s about marriage, business, travel, studies, or any other matter.
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The word “Istikhara” means “to seek goodness” or “to ask Allah to guide you towards what is best.” It shows a believer’s complete trust (tawakkul) in Allah’s wisdom and understanding that only He knows what is truly good for us, both in this world and the Hereafter.
When and How to Perform Istikhara
Istikhara is finished with the aid of supplying rak’ahs of voluntary (nafl) prayer, preferably at night time, followed by using the recitation of the Dua e Istikhara.
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Steps to Perform Istikhara:
- Perform wudu (ablution) and face the Qiblah.
- Offer rak’ahs of nafl prayer with full attention and sincerity.
- After completing the prayer, recite the Dua e Istikhara with faith and agree with Allah.
- Ask Allah to make the problem smooth if it is ideal for you, and to show it away if it’s far dangerous.
- Go to sleep after reciting the dua, and consider that Allah will guide your coronary heart — through ease, readability, or events — no longer necessarily via a dream.
Dua e Istikhara in Arabic
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 الأَمْرَ خَيْرٌ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاقْدُرْهُ لِي، وَيَسِّرْهُ لِي، ثُمَّ بَارِكْ لِي فِيهِ،
وَإِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الأَمْرَ شَرٌّ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاصْرِفْهُ عَنِّي وَاصْرِفْنِي عَنْهُ، وَاقْدُرْ لِيَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُ كَانَ، ثُمَّ رَضِّنِي بِهِ
Dua e Istikhara in Urdu
اے اللہ! میں تیرے علم کے ذریعے بھلائی چاہتا ہوں، اور تیری قدرت کے ذریعے طاقت مانگتا ہوں، اور تیرے فضلِ عظیم سے سوال کرتا ہوں۔
بے شک تو قدرت رکھتا ہے اور میں نہیں رکھتا، تو جانتا ہے اور میں نہیں جانتا، اور تو ہی غیبوں کا جاننے والا ہے۔
اے اللہ! اگر تو جانتا ہے کہ یہ کام میرے دین، دنیا اور انجام کے لحاظ سے بہتر ہے، تو اسے میرے لیے مقدر فرما، آسان بنا، اور اس میں برکت دے۔
اور اگر تو جانتا ہے کہ یہ کام میرے دین، دنیا اور انجام کے لحاظ سے برا ہے، تو اسے مجھ سے دور کر دے اور مجھے اس سے دور کر دے، اور جہاں کہیں بھلائی ہو، وہ میرے لیے مقدر فرما، پھر مجھے اس پر راضی کر دے۔
Dua e Istikhara in English Translation
O Allah, I seek goodness through Your knowledge and ability through Your power, and I ask You from Your immense favor.
You have power, and I have none. You know all things, and I do not. You are the Knower of the unseen.
O Allah, if You know that this matter is good for me in my religion, my worldly life, and my outcome, then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me.
And if you know that this matter is bad for me in my religion, my worldly life, or my outcome, then turn it away from me and turn me away from it, and decree for me what is good wherever it may be, and make me pleased with it.
(Note: When reciting, you may replace “this matter” with the specific issue you’re seeking guidance for.)
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Benefits of Performing Istikhara
1. Guidance from Allah:
It helps you make decisions that align with what is best for your faith, future, and well-being.
2. Peace of Heart:
After performing Istikhara, you feel content knowing that Allah will guide you to the right choice.
3. Protection from Regret:
It prevents you from making impulsive or harmful decisions by placing your trust in Allah’s wisdom.
4. Strengthens Faith (Iman):
It deepens your connection with Allah and reminds you that success lies only in His will.
Common Misconceptions
Many people believe that Estithara always gives results in a dream, but it is not necessary. Answer can come through feelings of ease, events, or clarity in your heart. Most matters are to rely on Allah’s decision and accept his decree with peace and gratitude.
Spiritual Message of Istikhara
Istikhara is a stunning reminder that humans have constrained know-how; however, Allah’s know-how is infinite. It teaches humility and submission — that, irrespective of how confident we are, actual expertise lies in following Allah’s guidance. By performing Istikhara, a believer hands over their decision to the One who knows what’s best, both in this world and the next.
