اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْنِي مِنْ عِنْدِكَ الْعِلْمَ، وَأَلْهِمْنِي رُشْدِي
O Allah, teach me knowledge from You and inspire me with guidance.
Allahumma 'allimni min 'indikal 'ilm, wa alhimni rushdi
When to Read
This dua is perfect to recite just before you enter the examination hall, or even right before you start the exam paper. Imagine the examiner holding the pen, marking your paper. We ask Allah to guide their hand, their mind, and their judgment, ensuring fairness and accuracy in their assessment.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and focus. Raise your hands if you can do so discreetly, as is the etiquette for supplication. Picture Allah's mercy encompassing the situation, and trust in His plan. It’s not just about the words, but the feeling of reliance and hope you pour into it.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua invokes Allah's direct teaching and guidance. When you ask Allah to 'teach me knowledge from You,' you're essentially asking Him to open your understanding and make the knowledge you've acquired accessible. Asking Him to 'inspire me with guidance' is asking for the wisdom to apply that knowledge correctly and the wisdom for the examiner to see that truth in your answers. It’s a comprehensive plea for clarity and fairness, reflecting our dependence on Allah in every aspect of our lives, even in the seemingly mundane act of an exam.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma 'allimni min 'indikal 'ilm, wa alhimni rushdi.' (O Allah, teach me knowledge from You and inspire me with guidance.)