Is the prayer for guidance (istikharah) performed when one is resolved on a matter, or when one is hesitating?
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Question:
Is the prayer for guidance (istikharah) performed when one is hesitating between two matters, or when one is resolved on a single matter?
Answer:
The prayer for guidance (istikharah) is performed when there is doubt. If one is resolved on a matter, or hesitating between two matters—such as being resolved to travel but having doubt, or being resolved to marry a woman but hesitating, or something similar—one prays two rak'ahs, then seeks guidance from Allah regarding what is unclear to him.
Is the prayer for guidance (istikharah) performed when one is hesitating between two matters, or when one is resolved on a single matter?
Answer:
The prayer for guidance (istikharah) is performed when there is doubt. If one is resolved on a matter, or hesitating between two matters—such as being resolved to travel but having doubt, or being resolved to marry a woman but hesitating, or something similar—one prays two rak'ahs, then seeks guidance from Allah regarding what is unclear to him.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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