اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and enrich me by Your grace, so that I may not need anyone other than You.
Allahummakfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite before you begin the process of reviewing exam papers, whether you are a student correcting your own work, or a teacher grading papers. Recite it when you need Allah's help to find ease and clarity in the task, ensuring accuracy and fairness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Imagine Allah's limitless provisions and His ability to make any task easy. Focus on the meaning, seeking His help directly. It's best to recite it before starting the review process, perhaps after making your initial intention for the task.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, though general, powerfully addresses the need for Allah's help in all matters, including academic tasks. By asking Allah to suffice us with His lawful provision, we seek His blessing and ease in our efforts, avoiding unlawful means or undue hardship. Asking to be enriched by His grace implies seeking the ability to perform the task correctly and with understanding, leading to beneficial outcomes for all involved. This helps in avoiding mistakes and ensuring that the review process is just and accurate, which is a form of seeking Allah's guidance in decision-making.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him): A servant came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asking him for a contract to free himself. He (the Prophet ﷺ) said to him: 'Shall I not teach you words that you should say? Even if you had the wealth of the earth, you would still have to pay it. So say: O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and enrich me by Your grace, so that I may not need anyone other than You.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3563)