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The aim of istikhaarah is to ask for guidance from Allah to the better of
two matters concerning which one is hesitating, because guidance and help
come from Allah. He knows and we do not know; He is the Knower of the
unseen. The one who relies on himself will go astray, and the one who trusts in his own reasoning and does not seek the help of his Lord will be doomed.

It is also important to understand that doing istikaarah does not mean not doing any other efforts. Instead one should take every other possible action such as researching and investigating the matter to one's best ability, as well as seeking advice from knowledgeable and experienced people, parents and elders etc.

Du'a for Istikhara: http://www.islameasy.org/images/Treasures-Large/46.html

 

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