اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَرَبَّ الْأَرْضِ، رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنَّا دَيْنَناَ وَأَغْنِنَا مِنَ الْفَقْرِ.
O Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, Lord of the Mighty Throne. Our Lord and Lord of all things, the Cleaver of the grain and the date-seed, the Revealer of the Tawrah, the Injil, and the Furqan. I seek refuge in You from the evil of everything You are seizing by its forelock. O Allah, You are the First, so there is nothing before You; You are the Last, so there is nothing after You; You are the Apparent, so there is nothing above You; You are the Hidden, so there is nothing closer than You. Settle our debts for us and enrich us from poverty.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa Rabba al-ard, Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem. Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay'. Faliq al-habbi wan-nawa. Wa munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Furqan. A'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidhun bi-nasiyatih. Allahumma Antal-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay'. Wa Antal-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay'. Wa Anta adh-Dhahiru falaysa fawqaka shay'. Wa Antal-Batinu falaysa doonaka shay'. Iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina min al-faqr.
When to Read
This powerful supplication, often associated with Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) for seeking relief from debt, can also be adapted for moments of intense mental pressure, like during an exam when answers seem to have vanished. Recite it just before you begin your exam, or during a moment of intense difficulty when you feel overwhelmed and unable to recall information.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere belief in Allah's ability to assist you. Ensure you understand its meaning and feel the weight of the words as you utter them. Try to be in a state of wudu (ritual purity) if possible, and face the Qiblah (direction of prayer) as a sign of respect. Focus your heart on Allah, asking Him to open your mind and bring forth the knowledge you have studied.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua is narrated in the context of seeking relief from debt and protection from evil, its comprehensiveness makes it suitable for broader supplications. It acknowledges Allah's absolute power, His control over all creation, and His role as the ultimate source of knowledge and sustenance. Asking Allah to settle debts implicitly includes asking Him to resolve any difficulty, including memory blocks during exams. The dua's structure acknowledges Allah's omnipresence and omnipotence, which can instill a profound sense of calm and reliance on Him during stressful times.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach his companions to say, when seeking refuge [from debt]: 'Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa Rabba al-ard, Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem. Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay'. Faliq al-habbi wan-nawa. Wa munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Furqan. A'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidhun bi-nasiyatih. Allahumma Antal-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay'. Wa Antal-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay'. Wa Anta adh-Dhahiru falaysa fawqaka shay'. Wa Antal-Batinu falaysa doonaka shay'. Iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina min al-faqr.' (Sahih Muslim 2713)