Istikhara for Decision
فیصلے کے لیے استخارہ
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ
Urdu Translation
اللہ! میں تیرے علم سے بھلائی مانگتا ہوں اور تیری قدرت سے طاقت مانگتا ہوں
Transliteration
Allahumma inni astakhiruka bi ilmika wa astaqdiruka qudratika
English Translation
O Allah, I seek Your guidance through Your knowledge, and I seek ability through Your power.
📚 Source: Bukhari 7/150, 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 reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. 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 for Decision mean in English?
O Allah, I seek Your guidance through Your knowledge, and I seek ability through Your power.
Where is Istikhara for Decision reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Bukhari 7/150, Hisnul Muslim. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
When is Istikhara for Decision 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.