Repetition of Istikhara

Question

A question regarding the possibility of repeating Istikhara after receiving an unfavorable outcome. [AR_ID:4757]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you,

Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):

Since Istikhara is meant to alleviate confusion, once that confusion has been resolved the first time, there is no point in repeating it unless the subject has changed.
Source: Answers to Inquiries, Q1438.

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Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):

One should act according to the first Istikhara and it should not be repeated unless the subject changes, even if it is through giving charity.

Source: Al-Bayt Global Information Center, Najaf Ashraf Network, Question 16.

May you be successful in all good.