Fatwa #397815 October 2001United States of America

How do I do a quick Istaqarah?

Question

Sometimes you have to make some decisions very quickly, and can't afford the time to pray the Salaatul-Isteqarah. Is there a dua' you could recite before making such a decission?

Answer

If one has to make an immediate decision and does not have the time to make
Istikhaara, he should turn his gaze to Allah Ta'ala and recite the following
Du'aa before making a decision: 'Allaahumma khirr liy wakhtaar liy' (O
Allah! choose for me and help me to choose)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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#19313I have recently started a job but I find it to be very demanding and stressful. My job also involves meeting clients wih mental illnesses whilst I'm alone. Is there any dua that I can recite before going to meet the client alone, that will keep me safe?
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