But Istikhara does not depend on sleeping which is considerable ablution and facing the holy Kabah is necessary. All the etiquettes of prayer of Istikhara are necessary. Keeping in view the Aadaab-e- Islikhara, the act of worship becomes acceptable in the court of Allah.
When can you not pray Istikhara?
Istikhara can only be performed when you pray Some people believe that you can only perform istikhara in a state of wudu or after a salah. If it is not possible to perform the istikhara prayer, like as a traveler or on your menstruation, you can simply read the istikhara dua on its own.23 mar 2016