Is it a condition for the Istikhara supplication to be recited with its Prophetic wording, or is merely naming the matter for which one seeks guidance sufficient?
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It appears that the supplication for (guidance-seeking prayer) is tawqifi (prescribed and unalterable), and the regarding Istikhara is to use the reported supplication. However, a Muslim may supplicate to Allah Almighty and ask for their need using any words they wish, due to the generality of the evidence.
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