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Does salaat al istikhara works when you are not neutral and could you get an answer even before you say the duaa?

· 14 Safar 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 2867English

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Does salaat al istikhara works when you are not neutral and could you get an answer even before you say the duaa?

Answer

Salaatul Istikhaara is performed when one is in a doubt and is unable to make a decision.

If one has made a decision and is sure of it, then there is no need to perform Salaatul Istikhaara. One should be neutral during performing Salaatul Istikhaara. If one fears not being neutral, he/she may request another person to perform Salaatul Istikhaara on his/her behalf.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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