Istikhara Simple
سادہ استخارہ
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ خِرْ لِي وَاخْتَرْ لِي
Urdu Translation
اللہ! میرے لیے بھلا چن اور میرے لیے انتخاب کر
Transliteration
Allahumma khir li wakhtar li
English Translation
O Allah, choose what is good for me and select for me.
📚 Source: Tirmidhi 5/3385, Hisnul Muslim
About istikhara duas
Istikhara is the prayer and supplication of seeking Allah's guidance when deciding between lawful options. It consists of a two-rak'ah voluntary prayer followed by the dua.
It is made when facing a real decision. Scholars describe it as asking Allah to make the better option easy and the other option distant. It is not understood to produce a dream or a sign, and it is usually combined with consulting trusted people.
About the source
It is also cited from a Sunan or Musnad collection. Those books contain narrations of different strengths, and this page does not assign a grade to this specific narration, so check a graded edition or ask a scholar if you need one. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Istikhara Simple mean in English?
O Allah, choose what is good for me and select for me.
Where is Istikhara Simple reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Tirmidhi 5/3385, Hisnul Muslim. It is also cited from a Sunan or Musnad collection. Those books contain narrations of different strengths, and this page does not assign a grade to this specific narration, so check a graded edition or ask a scholar if you need one. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
When is Istikhara Simple recited?
This dua belongs to the istikhara group of supplications. It is made when facing a real decision. Scholars describe it as asking Allah to make the better option easy and the other option distant. It is not understood to produce a dream or a sign, and it is usually combined with consulting trusted people.