اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي، وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي، وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا
O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me that which will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge.
Allahumma infa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilman
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when recited during Sujood (prostration) in your prayer, as it is a time when we are closest to Allah. You can also make this dua during the final Tashahhud, just before the Salam, when supplications are known to be readily accepted. Think of it as a moment to actively seek divine guidance for your learning journey.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention to seek beneficial knowledge. Focus on the meaning of each word, understanding that you are directly asking Allah, the source of all knowledge, to grant you understanding and wisdom that will serve you well in this life and the next. It's a humble request to be guided towards what truly matters.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking knowledge is a highly encouraged act in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, 'Whoever treads a path seeking knowledge, Allah will make easy for him the path to Paradise.' (Sahih Muslim 2699). This dua specifically asks for knowledge that is *beneficial* – knowledge that guides us to do good, understand our faith better, and live a life pleasing to Allah. By asking Allah to 'increase me in knowledge,' we are asking for continuous growth and a deeper connection to the truth.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate in the following words: 'O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me that which will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge.'