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Is it permissible to pray Istikhara while menstruating?

what are the rulings on a woman praying?

I would like to ask if it is possible to use and read dua istikhara as I am having my period and I can't pray.

Please give me an answer as soon as possible.

- sweetheart

Tagged as: Istikhara, menses, menstruation, monthly period, reading quran while menstruating

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   SisterZ

   July 23, 2010 • 7:28 pm

   Asalaamualaikum,

   Istikhara is a dua which our Prophet (saw) used and advised us to read when deciding between halaal options to seek guidance from Allah. The dua of Istikhara is not taken from Quran.

   Although we cannot perform Salaah while menstruating, we should still be asking for Allah's guidance. So we can read the specific Istikhara dua or any other dua of the Prophet(saw). We can also use any other dua from the Quran, as we are seeking guidance from Allah (swt).

   This is my understanding and Allah knows best.

   SisterZ
   IslamicAnswers.com, Editor

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