Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is it permissible to pray istikhara while having many (years) missed prayers that one has to make up?
Answer:
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmtullah,
Yes, it remains permitted to perform sunnas such as istikhara when there is need or benefit.
Please see the following related SunniPath answer:
Makeup Prayers: Can I leave the confirmed Sunnas?
Jazakum Allahu Khayr
Wassalam
Faraz Rabbani
