Can the Istikhara Du'a be provided in English?
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is seeking goodness from Allah Almighty. It involves asking Allah to choose for a person what is best for their religious and worldly affairs. It is a for anyone who intends to undertake an important matter. It is performed by praying two rak'ahs other than the obligatory prayers, and then the Muslim recites the well-known supplication: "O Allah, I seek Your guidance by Your knowledge..." and states their need.
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