ETIQUETTES (ADAAB) OF PRAYER ISTIKHARA

Hafiz Inayat Ullah; Wajeeh-ud-Din Nouman; Anjam Niaz

Hafiz Inayat Ullah Department of Islamic Studies & Arabic, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Wajeeh-ud-Din Nouman Department of Islamic Studies & Arabic, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Anjam Niaz Department of Islamic Studies & Arabic, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan

Keywords: ETIQUETTES, PRAYER ISTIKHARA

Abstract

Islam is a religion of nature and its every principal proves advantageous to human beings in this world as well as in the world hereafter. Therefore, it is wise that a man should follow the Sunnah of the prophet (SAW) because Allah likes it. Our Holy Prophet (SAW) has guided his Ummah in all walks of life and in case of any confusion about decision-making he has taught prayer of Istikhara. Istikhara is offering of two Rakah of Salah and then seeking guidance of Allah through Dua’a-e- Istikhara. Istikhara can be performed any time except Mukrooh Aowqat. The Holy prophet (S.A.W) had advised Hazrat Anas (RA) to do Istikhara Seven times. Hazrat Jaber (RA) says that the Holy prophet (SAW) used to advise Istikhara as he used to teach us asurah of Holy Quran. Keeping in view the importance of Istikhara, I have tried my level best to discuss the Aadaab-e-Istikhara in this research paper. I have made research on Istikhara; its literal and figurative definition and lastly I have discussed approximately its eight basic Aadab: the observance of which makes the Istikhara acceptable to Alimighty Allah.