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How Swalatul Istikhara is performed
Islamic Religious Education · Grade 8 · about 40 minutes
Istikhara is two rakaat of nafl then the du'a of guidance; then consult and trust Allah. It is not magic.
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- 10 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
- 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
- A quiz that marks itself as you go
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