In Defence of Prophet Ibrahim from Modern Misconceptions

Common Misconceptions about Istikhara

[March 11, 2016] []/in PC Supplications

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses salat al-istikhara (the prayer of guidance) by

defining it,
debunking misconceptions regarding it,
the best way to perform it, and
easy ways to integrate it into our lives in a meaningful manner

Some of the common misonceptions include

Istikhara is a prayer in matters of marriage
The signs come in the form of dreams
A sinful person must ask a pious person to perform the prayer on his behalf
Istikhara is only for the big decisions, not small matters

Listen to the lecture below or find the istikhara prayer in Arabic, English translation and transliteration on the SeekersHub blog.