How to Perform Marriage Istikhara Dua | Marriage Istikhara Dua

Assalam Walekum, we will learn in detail about Marriage Istikhara Dua and how by doing Istikhara, you get guidance from Allah Taala for your marriage.

Every Muslim knows how important Istikhara is to their lives, because in Islam, Istikhara is something that makes us aware of right and wrong with the help of Allah’s guidance.

Therefore, Istikhara prayer plays a crucial role in Islam.

If you want to know how your married life will be, or if you like someone and want to see if they are right for you, the Istikhara dua will be extremely helpful in such situations.

Therefore, in this article, we have shared the dua and explained how to perform it so that you can correctly perform the Istikhara dua and understand what is best for you and what is not.

Read this article thoroughly and don’t miss any points. Believe me, you will find answers to all your questions after performing the Istikhara dua.

“The Prophet ﷺ taught us Istikhara for all matters, just as he taught us a Surah from the Qur’an.”

Sahih al-Bukhari (1162)

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Importance of Istikhara in marriage decisions

We all know that marriage is a very big decision in a person’s life, and it is a bond in which husband and wife support each other throughout their lives and face every situation together.

Therefore, it becomes very important that if you are going to spend your life with someone and are going to marry that person, then you must do Istikhara because through Istikhara, you can find out how your life will be with that person and whether that person is right for you or not.

By practising istikhaara, you receive guidance from Allah Ta’ala, which shapes your future and protects you from wrong choices.

It also helps you find inner peace, eliminates negative thoughts, and bestows Allah’s blessings upon you, deepening your faith in Allah Ta’ala.

“The one who makes Istikhara will never be disappointed, and the one who consults others will never regret.”

Tabarani, Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat

What is Istikhara Dua for Marriage?

The Istikhara Dua for Marriage is a special prayer that helps us seek guidance from Allah Ta’ala.

Especially when it comes to a marriage proposal, Istikhara guides us to what is appropriate and what is not.

The word Istikhara means “to seek goodness”.

In this dua, a believer prays to Allah Ta’ala for guidance for their life and future, and to keep them away from things that could harm them.

If you wish to perform this dua, you can do so after praying two rak’ahs and then reciting a specific dua taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad.

This dua is not limited to marriage but can also be useful in marriage-related decisions that involve emotions, family opinions, and future responsibilities.

This dua helps you trust Allah Ta’ala’s wisdom and gain clarity before entering into marriage.

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

“The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘If any of you has a decision to make, let him pray two Rak’ahs and then say the supplication of Istikhara.’”

[Sunan Ibn Majah]

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Steps to Prepare Yourself for Marriage Istikhara

Now we’ll tell you about some steps you need to follow.

If you follow these rules carefully before praying the Istikhara dua for marriage, the dua will work for you, and you’ll be able to receive the best guidance from Allah Tala.

So let’s find out what steps you need to follow before praying the Marriage Istikhara Dua.

1. First of all, keep your thoughts clear and make sure that you only want to seek the guidance of Allah Ta’ala and are not doing Istikhara to satisfy your personal desires.
2. Before praying Istikhara, purify your surroundings and environment. If possible, light two incense sticks and sit in that spot for three minutes, concentrating on positive thoughts.
3. Choose the right time for Istikhara prayer. Choose a time when you are calm and undisturbed, such as during Isha prayer or at the end of the night.
4. If you are a woman, make sure that you do not perform the Istikhara dua during your menstruation.
5. After reciting Istikhara Dua, talk to Allah Taala in your own words and convey your heart’s feelings to Him through your thoughts.
6. After praying for Istikhara, have complete faith in Allah’s plan. If Allah shows you something that is not right for you after praying for Istikhara, accept it.

Istikhara Dua for Marriage

The decision to marry is one of the biggest in a person’s life.

Many people often feel unsure about whether something might go wrong if they confirm their relationship with a loved one or whether this person is right for them.

Therefore, Islam encourages the practice of Istikhara (religious prayer). The Istikhara (religious prayer) for marriage allows one to discern what is right for them and what is not.

It offers Allah (God) to guide your heart, making your decision easier and helping you avoid potential pitfalls.

Therefore, this dua can be recited in three ways, depending on your preference and comfort:

In Arabic: The original and most authentic text from the Prophet

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْعَظِيمِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْدِرُ وَلا أَقْدِرُ، وَتَعْلَمُ وَلا أَعْلَمُ، وَأَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الْأَمْرَ (mention the person or matter) خَيْرٌ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاقْدُرْهُ لِي وَيَسِّرْهُ لِي وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيهِ، وَإِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنَّ هَذَا الْأَمْرَ شَرٌّ لِي فِي دِينِي وَمَعَاشِي وَعَاقِبَةِ أَمْرِي فَاصْرِفْهُ عَنِّي وَاصْرِفْنِي عَنْهُ وَاقْدُرْ لِيَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُ كَانَ ثُمَّ رَضِّنِي بِهِ

English Translation: So you understand the meaning while reciting it

“O Allah, I seek Your guidance [in making a choice] through Your knowledge and I seek ability through Your power, and I ask You from Your great bounty. You are capable and I am not, you know and I do not, and You are the Knower of the unseen. O Allah, if You know this matter (mention the person) is good for me in my religion, my livelihood, and my life, then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me. If You know it is bad for me in my religion, my livelihood, and my life, then turn it away from me, turn me away from it, and decree for me what is good wherever it may be, and make me pleased with it.”

Transliteration: For those who cannot read Arabic but want to pronounce it correctly

Allahumma inni astakhiruka bi’ilmika, wa astaqdiruka biqudratika, wa as’aluka min fadlika al-‘azim.
Innaka taqdiru wa la aqdiru, wa ta’lamu wa la a’lamu, wa anta ‘allamul-ghuyub. Allahumma in kunta ta’lamu anna hadhal-amra (mention the person or matter) khairun li fi deeni wa ma’ashi wa ‘aqibati amri faqdurhu li wa yassirhu li wa barik li fihi. Wa in kunta ta’lamu anna hadhal-amra sharrun li fi deeni wa ma’ashi wa ‘aqibati amri fasrifhu anni wasrifni ‘anhu waqdur li al-khaira haythu kana thumma ardini bihi.

Step-by-Step Method: How to Perform Istikhara Dua for Marriage

1. Do proper Wudu.
2. Read “ya hayyu ya qayyum” 99 times.
3. Read two rak’ahs of voluntary salah.
4. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Baqarah once.
5. Then recite Istikhara Dua 121 times and pray to Allah (SWT) to guide you to a better future.

Continue the above method for 10 to 15 days until you feel the results of your Marriage Istikhara Dua.

Reciting this dua before bed will lead Allah (SWT) to guide you through dreams about what is right and wrong.

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He will fully assist you in this matter and provide you with sound guidance.

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6 Benefits of Performing Istikhara for Marriage

1. The most important benefit you get from doing Istikhara Dua is that you get the help of Allah Taala in choosing the best life partner for your religious life and future happiness.
2. With the help of this prayer, you create positive energy within yourself, which removes negative things from within you.
3. With the help of Istikhara Dua, you feel yourself extremely poor in the sight of Allah Taala, and the mercy of Allah remains upon you.
4. It’s natural to feel confused and hesitant when making marriage decisions. Therefore, Istikhara provides peace and solace, giving you the confidence to make the right choice.
5. Istikhara Dua protects you from harmful decisions that could be detrimental to your life or faith.
6. With the help of Istikhara Dua, you stay away from the influence of Satan and see positive energy within yourself.

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Conclusion

Finally, we would like to inform you that through this article, we have provided you with the Marriage Istikhara Dua (supplication of the prayer) to seek Allah’s help in obtaining good guidance, especially in a decision as big as marriage.

In this article, we have also explained how to recite this dua and shared three ways to perform it.

As we all know, marriage is a significant decision. Therefore, this dua can help you determine whether your decision is correct.

However, if you have any questions, you can contact Maulana Ahmed Ali Khan via WhatsApp.

He will assist you in every matter and provide you with sound guidance.

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