Is it obligatory to perform Istabara or Istanjah before every wuzu? February 1, 2019 by Hasan mahdi It is not obligatory but recommended ( Mustahab) to do Istebra after having urination and performing wuzu. Actually being in the state of Wuzu every time is itself very much appreciated act and has lost of blessing for that person. Sayed Ali Zafar Zaidi istibra