ISTIKHARA PART - 2

Then he should present his wish/need.<br /> <br /> There are 2&nbsp;&nbsp;rakaats in Salaat Ul Istikhara. In its first rakaat, surah Kafirun and in the second rakaat surah Ikhlaas must be recited. Raddul Muhtaar, &ldquo;The chapter of Witr and the number of rakaat in <span style="color: #993300"><b>Salaatul Istikhara&rdquo; Pg no- 507/508 </b></span>has, &ldquo;<br /> &nbsp;<br /> It has been narrated about some of the pious predecessors (salaf Saliheen) that in the first rakaat 2 verses of <span style="color: #993300"><b>surah Qisas, verses no. 68, 69</b></span> and in the second verse, the <span style="color: #993300"><b>36the verse of surah Ahzaab </b></span>should be recited. This should be repeated 7 times. Then the Dua of Istikhara should be recited. Reciting the praise of Allah SWT and durood and salaam on the <b>Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)</b> is commendable. After this, the person performing the istikhara should face the qibla and sleep.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> If the colour white or green is seen in the dream then that work is good for him. If red or black colour is seen then that work should be avoided. As given in Radd Ul Muhtaar &ldquo;The chapter of Witr and the number of rakaat in <span style="color: #993300"><b>Salaatul Istikhara&rdquo; Pg nos 507/508</b></span>