ุงููููููู ูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุณูุฃููููู ุนูููู ูุง ููุงููุนูุงุ ููุฑูุฒูููุง ุทููููุจูุงุ ููุนูู ูููุง ู ูุชูููุจููููุง
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for those moments before an exam, test, or even when facing a decision where you need clarity and the right choice. Recite it with sincerity when you're studying and feeling uncertain, or right before you begin answering questions where you need Allah's guidance to pick the correct option.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, facing the Qiblah if possible. Raise your hands, as is customary for supplication. Focus your mind on Allah, seeking His help and wisdom. Believe that Allah will grant you what is best, whether it's clarity for the right answer or the strength to accept His decree. It's best recited before the exam begins, or even during the exam if you have a moment of quiet reflection and are allowed.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ, encapsulates seeking the best from Allah in three crucial areas of life: beneficial knowledge that leads to sound understanding and action, pure and lawful provision, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. For exams, the 'beneficial knowledge' aspect is paramount. By asking for it, you are essentially requesting Allah to make the knowledge you've studied accessible, clear, and to guide your mind to the correct recall and application when needed. It aligns your intention with seeking knowledge for the sake of Allah, which in turn invites His blessing and support.
Source & Authentication
Fatimah bint Abi Hubaysh reported that the Messenger of Allah ๏ทบ said: 'Every supplication that is not made with the Prophet (peace be upon him) is veiled. It is not raised to Allah for forty days until it is accompanied by supplication for the Prophet (peace be upon him). He said: 'Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, goodly provision, and deeds that are accepted.' (Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan). Reported by Ibn Majah (925) and Al-Tirmidhi (3452), who said it is a Hasan Gharib hadith. Al-Albani graded it Hasan.