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What is the ruling over performing Istikhara Salat after Fajr prayer and before sunrise (Shorouq)?

· 8 Jumada I 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3476English

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What is the ruling over performing Istikhara Salat after Fajr prayer and before sunrise (Shorouq)?

Answer

In principle, it is not permissible for a person to perform Nafl Salaats after Fajr until sunrise. Istikhaara Salaat is a Nafl Salaat and will be governed by the abovementioned principle.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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