Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses salat al-istikhara (the prayer of guidance) by

defining it,
debunking misconceptions regarding it,
the best way to perform it, and
easy ways to integrate it into our lives in a meaningful manner

Some of the common misonceptions include

Istikhara is a prayer in matters of marriage
The signs come in the form of dreams
A sinful person must ask a pious person to perform the prayer on his behalf
Istikhara is only for the big decisions, not small matters

 

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