اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْنِي الْحِكْمَةَ، وَقَرِّبْ إِلَيَّ رُشْدِي، وَأَذْقْنِي طَعْمَ فِقْهِكَ، وَلَا تَحْرِمْنِي عِلْمَكَ، وَاكْفِنِي بِفَهْمِكَ، وَافْتَحْ عَلَيَّ بِفَتْحٍ مُبِينٍ
O Allah, teach me wisdom, and bring me closer to understanding, and let me taste the sweetness of Your understanding, and do not deprive me of Your knowledge, and suffice me with Your comprehension, and open to me a clear opening.
Allahumma 'allimni al-hikmata wa qarrab ilayya rushdi wa adhigni ta'ma fiqhika wa la tahrimni 'ilmaka wakfini bifahmika waftah 'alayya bi fathin mubin
When to Read
This is a powerful dua to recite before an examination, a test, a difficult question, or any situation where you need to recall knowledge. It's also beneficial to make this a regular practice during your studies.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and focus, imagining the knowledge flowing into your mind. Raising your hands in supplication is encouraged for duas. It's best to recite it before the situation arises, but it can also be recited in the moment if you find yourself struggling to recall something.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication directly asks Allah for wisdom and understanding, the very tools needed to excel in learning and recall. By seeking His divine assistance, we acknowledge that true knowledge and its application come from Him alone. It helps in overcoming the anxiety of being tested and instills confidence by relying on Allah's boundless knowledge and support.
Source & Authentication
The narration states that when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was asked about the best way to acquire wisdom, he recited this dua. It signifies the importance of seeking Allah's help in attaining knowledge and understanding. The Prophet ﷺ taught this supplication, indicating its significance and effectiveness.