The Ruling on Istikharah Without Prayer
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Question:
M. M. al-Bahah says in this question to the Honorable Shaykh: The prayer of istikharah is prayed in two rak'ahs, and we recite the supplication narrated from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). But some people perform istikharah without prayer. What is your guidance?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that, because the prayer is a recommended practice (sunnah). If one leaves it, there is no blame on him. So if he limits himself to the supplication, there is nothing wrong with it, but it is less complete. As for combining the prayer and the supplication, that is more complete and more in accordance with the Sunnah. Yes.
M. M. al-Bahah says in this question to the Honorable Shaykh: The prayer of istikharah is prayed in two rak'ahs, and we recite the supplication narrated from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). But some people perform istikharah without prayer. What is your guidance?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that, because the prayer is a recommended practice (sunnah). If one leaves it, there is no blame on him. So if he limits himself to the supplication, there is nothing wrong with it, but it is less complete. As for combining the prayer and the supplication, that is more complete and more in accordance with the Sunnah. Yes.
Source
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