Istikhara for Nikah-Marriage

"Istikhara" means to seek goodness from Allah , meaning when one intends to do an important task they
do istikhara before the task. The one who does the istikhara is as if they request Allah Almighty that, O the
Knower of Unseen guide me if this task is better for me or not?
According to Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 21, Number 263:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah :The Prophet (Sallal Laho Alaihi Wasallam) used to teach us the way of doing
Istikhara, in all matters as he taught us the Suras of the Quran. He said, "If anyone of you thinks of doing
any job he should offer a two Rakat prayer other than the compulsory ones and say dua of
istikhara(after the prayer).
Istikhara for Marriage - Shaafdi (shadi)
It is a life-long commitment. It is the one relationship that not only affacts our life but also
effectively prepares and conditions us for community. so everyone should do istikhara before
going to marri.