About this service
Istikhara means asking Allah to guide you towards what is good. When you request this service, the centre performs the Istikhara prayer and supplication on your behalf, using the details you provide, and then shares the guidance with you. It sits alongside careful thought and advice from people you trust when considering marriage, work or another permissible matter.
وَشَاوِرْهُمْ فِي الْأَمْرِ فَإِذَا عَزَمْتَ فَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ
“Consult with them in conducting matters. Once you make a decision, put your trust in Allah.”
Qur’an Al ‘Imran 3:159 (opens in a new tab)Translation: The Clear Quran, Dr. Mustafa Khattab
What’s included
- Istikhara performed for you by the centre, for the decision you describe.
- A follow-up with you to share the guidance and answer your questions.
- Advice on approaching your next steps with prayer, consultation and practical consideration.
Before you send your request
Think about the decision and the options you are weighing. If it involves other people, such as a proposed marriage, you can include their names in your description.
The request form asks for your mother’s name, your gender and your date of birth, which the centre records for every request, then a few questions about your situation. Keep your description brief; we’ll contact you if we need to discuss anything further. You can include members of your family in the same request. If it’s for someone else instead of you, please contact us first.
Your fee supports the charity
Service fees help fund the charity’s running costs and charitable work, including support for people who are poor or in need.
The listed fee is £20. Ask us about inclusions or cancellation terms if you need clarification before payment. Donations are separate and optional.
Questions about this service
Why do you ask for my mother’s name and date of birth?
The centre uses these details when performing Istikhara for you. They are used only for your request. Our privacy policy explains how long we keep them.
Will I get a definite answer?
Istikhara is asking Allah for guidance, not a prediction of the future. The centre will share the guidance it receives, but the outcome is from Allah and the decision remains yours.
Can I pray Istikhara myself as well?
Yes. Istikhara is a Sunnah prayer anyone can perform, and you are encouraged to. This service is for when you would like the centre to perform it for you too.
What happens after I send my request?
Complete the short form and pay securely through SumUp. Once payment is confirmed, we’ll email you a reference and begin reviewing your request. The centre will contact you soon about the next steps. You don’t need to book a time.
Qur’an & Sunnah references
These sources explain the religious practices. They do not establish the centre’s prices, programme lengths or individual outcomes.
Quotations are excerpts, so follow each link for the full text. Qur’an translations are from The Clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, and hadith translations from Sunnah.com.
The Istikhara supplication
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْعَظِيمِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْدِرُ وَلاَ أَقْدِرُ وَتَعْلَمُ وَلاَ أَعْلَمُ وَأَنْتَ عَلاَّمُ الْغُيُوبِ
“O Allah! I ask guidance from Your knowledge, and power from Your might, and I ask for Your great blessings. You are capable and I am not. You know and I do not, and You know the unseen.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 1166 (opens in a new tab)