اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْنِي مِنَ اللَّهِ، وَاجْعَلْنِي هَادِيًا مَهْدِيًّا
O Allah, grant me knowledge from Your presence, and make me a guide who is guided.
Allahumma 'allimni minal-ladunni, waj'alni hadiyan mahdiyyan
When to Read
Recite this dua during times of contemplation, when reflecting on past experiences, or when facing new challenges where you seek deeper understanding. It is particularly beneficial after experiencing difficulties or moments of clarity, asking Allah to transform those moments into lasting wisdom.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention, focusing on the meaning of the words. Raise your hands in supplication as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Believe firmly that Allah will grant you the wisdom you seek. It can be recited any time, but the late hours of the night, before Fajr, are considered a special time for earnest supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua seeks a special kind of knowledge – not just theoretical, but experiential wisdom that comes from Allah's direct guidance ('ilm ladunni). It asks for the ability to not only be guided oneself but also to guide others towards the truth. This signifies a comprehensive growth in understanding and application, transforming life's lessons into a source of spiritual elevation and benefit to the community.
Source & Authentication
Al-Hasan Al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) said: 'O people, accept the advice. For indeed, no person is created more knowledgeable than he who is knowledgeable of Allah. And know that the most knowledgeable of people regarding Allah is the most fearful of Him. And indeed, the most humble of people regarding Allah is the most knowledgeable of Him. And the most knowledgeable of people regarding Allah is the most eager in seeking what is with Allah. Hasan Al-Basri narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'A believer is not struck by a thorn, or something greater than that, except that Allah forgives him a degree because of it, and it is raised one degree for him.' 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'The believer sees his sins as if they are at the bottom of a mountain, fearing that they will fall upon him. The disbeliever sees his sins as if they are like flies on his nose, they pass by him like so.' Al-Hasan Al-Basri said: 'The son of Adam has been brought down from Paradise because of a single sin, and you commit sins every day? And you are ashamed of the people, but not ashamed of Allah? And you are humble before the people, but not humble before Allah? And you seek to please the people with your actions, but you do not seek to please Allah with your actions? And you are shy before the people when they see you doing evil, but you do not feel shy before Allah when you are alone? And someone said to Al-Hasan Al-Basri: 'O Abu Sa'id, what is the best thing that we can take refuge in?' He said: 'Indeed, the best refuge is in Allah. And when you pray, then seek refuge in Allah from the evil of your souls. And ask Allah to teach you, for indeed, Allah says: "And say: My Lord, increase me in knowledge." [20:114] And Al-Hasan Al-Basri would say: 'O Allah, teach me from Your knowledge, and make me guide who is guided.' He said: 'This is a Hasan Hadith, and we know it only from this chain.'