Istikhara: Seeking the Best from Allah (swt)

A detail explanation of the true meaning of Istikhara & its proper usage.

• A Supplication from al‑Sahifah al‑Kamilah al‑Sajjadiyah
• Introduction
• Section 1: The Necessity of Performing an Istikhara for all Affairs
• Section 2: The Outcome of the Istikhara
• Section 3: Penalty for Not Performing an Istikhara
• Section 4: The Necessity of Being Pleased With the Outcome of an Istikhara
• Section 5: Danger of not Being Satisfied with the Outcome of an Istikhara
• Section 6: The Various Forms of Istikhara: Istikhara by Supplication
• Section 7: The Best Time to Perform Istikhara
• Section 8: Views of the Mara'ja Taqlid and Scholars of Islam Regarding the Istikhara
• A Supplication from Imam `Ali ibn al‑Husayn Zain al‑ `Abidin