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Fatwa #1044319 December 2003South Africa

When you say your intention for salaat for Istikarrah salaat do you mention Istikarrah& nafal salaat

Question

When you say your intention for salaat for Istikarrah salaat do you mention Istikarrah& nafal salaat

Answer

Istikhaara Salaat is a Nafl Salaat. The intention should be of Nafl Salaat.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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