اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provision) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your grace, so that I may not need to ask anyone other than You.
Allahumma akfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial to recite when you feel your mind going blank during an exam, or when you're facing a situation where you need clarity and Divine assistance. You can also recite it before starting your exam to ask Allah to make things easy and grant you focus and accurate recall.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and trust in Allah's plan. Raising your hands is not a specific requirement for this dua, but facing the Qibla and having a humble heart can enhance its spiritual impact. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah to provide for you in a way that is pleasing to Him and to make you independent of others through His bounty.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his uncle Al-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), is a comprehensive request for contentment and self-sufficiency through Allah's provisions. While not directly mentioning forgotten answers, its essence is asking Allah to fill the void (of needing to remember answers) with His ample provision and lawful sustenance. It cultivates reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and seeks His help in all matters, including the intellectual challenges of an exam. By asking Allah to suffice you with His lawful provision, you are essentially asking Him to grant you the means to succeed without resorting to unlawful means, and to enrich you with His grace, which includes the ability to recall knowledge and understand complex matters.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib (may Allah be pleased with him): I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me something that I may ask Allah for.' He said: 'O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provision) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your grace, so that I may not need to ask anyone other than You.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3563 - Hasan)