Istikhara – The Islamic Way to Seek Divine Guidance (2026)
What is Istikhara? Istikhara (استخارة) is an Arabic term derived from the root word “khayr”, meaning goodness. Linguistically, Istikhara means “to seek goodness” or “to ask Allah for what is best.” In Islamic practice, Salat al-Istikhara refers to a special prayer a Muslim performs when facing a decision or confusion, asking Allah ﷻ for guidance […]