How to Pray Istikharah - Quiz

What is the first step in praying Istikharah?

• Recite a surah

• Read the Quran

• Make wudu (ablution)

• Pray Fajr

How many rak’ahs of sunnah prayer should be offered for Istikharah?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

Who reported the description of Salat al-Istikharah?

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Abu Bakr

• Umar ibn Khattab

• Jabir ibn ‘Abd-Allah al-Salami

What should be done after offering two rak’ahs of non-obligatory prayer in Istikharah?

• Make the du’a

• Recite Surah Al-Fatiha

• Pray another two rak’ahs

• Read a hadith

What does the du’a in Istikharah seek from Allah?

• Forgiveness and mercy

• Wealth and health

• Guidance and ability

• Knowledge and wisdom

What is the purpose of Istikharah?

• To seek guidance in making a choice

• To ask for forgiveness

• To recite the Quran

• To pray for others

When should Istikharah be performed?

• Only during Ramadan

• Anytime one needs to make a decision

• Only during Hajj

• Only on Fridays

What should one do if the matter is bad for them according to the du’a?

• Ignore the feeling

• Continue with the matter

• Ask for more guidance

• Turn away from it

What does the phrase 'You have power, I have none' signify in the du’a?

• Allah's omnipotence

• Human strength

• The need for wealth

• The importance of knowledge

What should one be content with according to the du’a?

• The advice of others

• The recitation of the Quran

• The process of prayer

• The outcome of the matter