Dua for Guidance (Istikhara)

Sahih Bukhari

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ

Transliteration

Allahumma inni astakhiruka bi'ilmika wa astaqdiruka biqudratika.

Meaning

O Allah, I seek Your guidance through Your knowledge and seek ability through Your power.

Context

This dua is recited when making important life decisions after praying two rak'ah of salah.

Benefits

Helps in making the right decisions by seeking Allah’s guidance.

Categories

Guidance

Tags

Decision
Istikhara