Daily Life

Salat al-Istikhara — Dua for Decision Making

After praying 2 rakahs of istikhara

ٱللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ ٱلْعَظِيم

Allahumma inni astakhiruka bi-'ilmika wa astaqdiruka bi-qudratika, wa as'aluka min fadlikal-'azim

O Allah, I seek Your guidance through Your knowledge and I seek Your power through Your might, and I ask You from Your great bounty...

Benefit and Reflection

The Sunnah dua before any major life decision — marriage, job, move, business. Pray 2 rakahs, then make this dua, mention your matter by name.

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6382

Dua Before Sleeping

In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.

Dua Upon Waking Up

All praise is for Allah, who gave us life after taking it, and to Him is the resurrection.

Dua Before Eating

In the name of Allah.

Dua After Eating

All praise is for Allah, who fed me this and provided it for me without any might or power on my part.