THE TIME OF ISTIKHARAH

In his book of Taqwim al-Muhsinin, al-Muhaddith al-Kashani has mentioned special times in the week for practicing Istikharah with the Glorious Qur’an, stating that these special times have been specified according to what is familiarly known by people, yet I have not found any tradition reported from the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) in this respect.

On Sundays, the suitable time for Istikharah is from the beginning of the day up to the noon and then from the afternoon up to sunset.

On Mondays, the suitable time is from the beginning of the day up to sunrise, from lunchtime to noon, and from afternoon to later evening.

On Tuesdays, the suitable time is from lunchtime to noon and from afternoon to later evening.

On Wednesdays, the suitable time is from the beginning of the day up to noon and from afternoon to later evening.

On Thursdays, the suitable time is from the beginning of the day up to sunrise and from noon up to later evening.

On Fridays, the suitable time is from the beginning of the day up to sunrise and from midday to afternoon.

On Saturdays, the suitable time is from the beginning of the day up to lunchtime and from midday to afternoon.

This table is quoted from the versified book of al-Madkhal by al-Muhaqqiq al-Tusi, may Allah purify the soil of his grave.