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Salah & Worship

How to Pray Istikhara: Steps, Dua and Meaning

Istikhara is a short two rakah voluntary prayer followed by a specific dua, asking Allah for guidance when making a decision. You pray two units like any nafl prayer, then recite the Istikhara dua, asking Allah to make the matter easy for you if it is good, or turn you away from it if it is not.

Pillars of Islam

What Are the Five Pillars of Islam?

The Five Pillars of Islam are Shahada (the declaration of faith), Salah (five daily prayers), Zakat (obligatory charity), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able). Together they form the basic framework every practicing Muslim builds their worship and daily life around.

Fiqh & Purity

Wudu Steps: The Complete Guide to Islamic Ablution

Wudu is performed in a fixed order: make the intention and say Bismillah, wash the hands, rinse the mouth and nose, wash the face, wash the arms to the elbows, wipe the head and ears, then wash the feet to the ankles. Most parts are washed three times, the head is wiped once, and it is sunnah to close with the shahada dua.

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