Istikhara Meaning The istikhara dua and prayer (Salat-al- Istikhara ) is a prayer to ask for guidance from Allah. Istikhāra literally means “to seek that which is good”. It is done when a person is hesitant in making a choice or deciding what is best. For example, when a person is looking for a job and gets two job offers simultaneously, both feel good. Because confused in determining which jobs should be accepted, it is desirable to perform prayers istikhara . After finishing prayer recite this (supplication/ dua '): Dua in Arabic Text above. TRANSLATION: "O Allah! I seek goodness from Your Knowledge and with Your Power (and Might) I seek strength, and I ask from You Your Great Blessings, because You have the Power and I do not have the power. Istikhara is a Sunnah prayer for asking Allah for clarity and ease in important decisions. Learn the Arabic text, translation, steps, and signs of Istikhara , and how to do it for marriage. Learn the authentic Istikhara Dua with Arabic text, transliteration, and translation. Includes guidance on when and how to recite the dua for seeking Allah’s guidance.