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Is it permissible for me to supplicate in the Istikhara prayer by specifying multiple options, such as: "Should I remain in this country and stay in the same job, or should I search for another job in the same country, or should I return to my country, or should I go to another country?" or "Should I get married or not get married or return to my country?"?

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The Istikhara prayer is a Sunnah when embarking on a permissible matter, and it is prescribed when a Muslim contemplates a certain affair. It is permissible for the supplicant to name the specific need for which they are seeking guidance, such as travel, marriage, or staying in a particular country. It is preferable to seek Allah's guidance for each matter separately, allowing for multiple prayers and supplications. However, there is no impediment to combining multiple matters in a single Istikhara.

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