ุฑูุจูู ุงุดูุฑูุญู ููู ุตูุฏูุฑูู ููููุณููุฑู ููู ุฃูู ูุฑูู ููุงุญููููู ุนูููุฏูุฉู ู ููู ูููุณูุงููู ูููููููููุง ููููููู
My Lord, expand for me my breast [with tranquility] and make my task easy for me and untie the knot from my tongue [so] they may understand my speech.
Rabbi-shrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatan min lisaani, yafqahu qawli.
When to Read
Recite this dua before you begin your exam, especially when you encounter a question that seems difficult or confusing. You can also recite it while studying if you're struggling to grasp a concept.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, visualizing Allah (SWT) opening your mind and making things clear. Imagine the 'knot' in your understanding loosening. It's best recited before you start writing or when you first feel the confusion setting in.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, famously recited by Prophet Musa (AS) when he was commanded to face Pharaoh, is perfect for seeking divine assistance in understanding and clarity. It asks Allah to open your chest (granting peace and confidence), ease your affairs (making the task manageable), and remove any impediments to clear speech or comprehension. By reciting it, you are acknowledging your need for Allah's help and seeking His guidance in navigating challenging intellectual tasks.