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Time limit to perform Istikhaarah Salaah

· 28 Jumada II 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I want to read isthikaara for a marriage proposal. How many days should it be read for?

Answer

There is no time limit mentioned in the mubaarak Hadith in regard to performing istikhaarah salaah. Hence, you may continue performing it for as long as you wish.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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