# How to Truly Perform Istikharah | A Du'a Away

**Author:** Dr. Omar Suleiman
**Series:** A Du'a Away
**Published:** 2024-06-07
**YouTube:** https://youtu.be/kdAhStwiK50
**URL:** https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/a-dua-away/how-to-truly-perform-istikharah-a-dua-away
**Topics:** Allah, Faith

## Description
Istikharah is for all kinds of decisions, big and small. But many of us misunderstand the significance of this du'a and how to use it. In this episode, learn how and when to make Istikharah, what to expect once you do, and what other steps to take at important moments in your life.

## Transcript
**[0:00]** And whoever is given the blessing of istikhara will not be prevented from guidance. And whoever is given advice is not going to be deprived of correctness.

**[0:16]** May Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la grant us goodness and correctness in all of our affairs.

**[0:46]** Allahumma in kunta ta'alamu anna hadha al-amra khayrun li fi dini wa ma'ashi wa aqibati amri

**[1:08]** fa-srifhu anni wa srifni anhu wa srifhu anni wa srifhu anni wa srifhu anni wa srifhu anni

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