More on Istikhara I would still like some more clarity on the issue of Istikhara . I believe in what you write, however it still does not convince me whether it is right or wrong. Will it work or not? Also, I would like for you to send me the words of the supplication in both Arabic and its translation. jazak-allah shukran. Anwar Reply I am extremely sorry for not being able to fully understand the implication of the first part of your comment. I would request you to kindly elaborate your concern. The Arabic text of the supplication of Istikhara and its English translation follows: O my God, I seek virtue, through Your [absolute] knowledge and strength, through Your [absolute] power and I ask You of Your abounding grace. [I turn to you alone,] for You possess power, while I don't and You know [everything], while I don't. And You, indeed, have the knowledge of the hidden [and yet unknown to all else]. O my God, if [on the basis of Your absolute knowledge,] You know this affair [1] to be virtuous for me -- for my beliefs, for my life and for my ultimate destiny [in the hereafter] -- then ordain it for me and make its achievement easy for me and then bless me with it. While, if [on the basis of Your absolute knowledge,] You know this affair to be bad for me -- for my beliefs, for my life and for my ultimate destiny [in the hereafter] -- then avert it from me and avert me from it [2] and ordain for me whatever is virtuous for me, wherever it be, and then give me delight in it. I hope this helps. Regards, The Learner [1] That is the affair that is in my mind, the affair that troubles me and the affair in which I cannot decide on my own. [2] That is, avert my mind away from it.