Can one perform the Istikhara prayer with a single Rak'ah?
The Sunnah of Istikhara is not achieved with one rak'ah, but with two rak'ahs, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "If any of you is concerned about a matter, let him pray two rak'ahs other than the obligatory prayers."
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