The purpose of Istikhara Prayer or Dua e Istikhara is
“asking what is best and appropriate for us” from Allah swt. Whenever a
Muslim is settling on a choice, he or she must look for Allah’s
guidance and acumen. This means in all of one’s affairs, the person
supplicates Salat Istikhara Dua to Allah, the merciful and sincerely ask Allah swt to make his path easy and have a good outcome.
Importance of Istikhara in Quran (ayat 216 surah al-baqara)" Fighting has been enjoined upon you while it is hateful to you. But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not. "
