اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي، وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي، وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا
O Allah, make beneficial for me what You have taught me, teach me what is beneficial for me, and increase me in knowledge.
Allahumma-nfa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilma.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for anyone seeking to absorb knowledge more effectively. Recite it before you begin studying, attending a lecture, reading a new book, or even before starting a difficult task that requires concentration and understanding. It's especially beneficial when you feel overwhelmed or struggle to retain information.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands slightly, as is customary when making dua. Focus on the meaning of the words and truly ask Allah for the blessings of beneficial knowledge and improved memory. It can be recited once or multiple times before any learning activity.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for divine assistance in the pursuit of knowledge. Firstly, it asks Allah to make the knowledge already acquired beneficial, meaning it's not just memorized but understood and applicable. Secondly, it requests knowledge that will be useful in this life and the hereafter. Finally, it directly asks for an increase in knowledge, acknowledging that all capacity to learn comes from Allah. By reciting this, we acknowledge our reliance on the Creator for all good, including the capacity to learn and remember.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'There is no servant who is taught knowledge, and then he says: 'O Allah, make beneficial for me what You have taught me, teach me what is beneficial for me, and increase me in knowledge,' except that Allah makes him benefit from what he has been taught, and He teaches him what he did not know.'