When seeking guidance
Istikhara
Ask Allah to guide a decision.
Pray two voluntary rak‘ahs, then recite the istikhara supplication, mentioning your decision. The full supplication follows the prayer in this guide. A dream is not required.
Istikhara· When seeking guidance · 24 steps
Pray two voluntary rak‘ahs, then recite the istikhara supplication, mentioning your decision. The full supplication follows the prayer in this guide. A dream is not required.
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Step 1 of 24 · Rak‘ah 1
Intention
StandingMake your intention in your heart for the prayer you are about to offer. With wudu, face the qiblah in a clean place, with the required parts of the body covered. A spoken formula is not required.
Read the source ↗Have wudu (ritual washing), clean clothing and a clean place. Cover the required parts of the body, check the prayer time, and face the qiblah (towards the Ka'bah in Makkah).