اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْنِي الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ، وَأَنْزِلْ عَلَيَّ رَحْمَتَكَ، وَأَنْزِلْ عَلَيَّ بَرَكَاتِكَ، وَهَبْ لِي نُورًا، وَهَبْ لِي فَهْمًا، وَهَبْ لِي عِلْمًا نَافِعًا.
O Allah, teach me the Book and wisdom, and send down upon me Your mercy, and send down upon me Your blessings, and grant me light, and grant me understanding, and grant me beneficial knowledge.
Allahumma 'allimni al-kitaba wal-hikmata, wa anzil 'alayya rahmataka, wa anzil 'alayya barakatika, wahab li nuran, wahab li fahman, wahab li 'ilman nafi'an.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for anyone embarking on the journey of seeking Islamic knowledge, especially when starting a new study session, before attending a lecture, or when feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information. It's also incredibly useful when grappling with complex texts or when seeking clarity on a particular issue.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus. It is best to raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to do. Make sure to articulate each word clearly, focusing on the meaning and asking Allah with certainty. It can be recited after any obligatory prayer or at any time you feel the need for guidance and increased understanding.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua covers the core needs of a student of knowledge. 'Teach me the Book and wisdom' signifies a desire for both the knowledge of the Quran and the Sunnah, and the deep understanding and application of it. 'Send down upon me Your mercy' acknowledges our need for Allah's grace in our endeavors. 'Send down upon me Your blessings' is a plea for barakah in our time, our efforts, and our learning. 'Grant me light' refers to insight and illumination of the heart and mind, while 'grant me understanding' is a request for the ability to grasp concepts deeply. Finally, 'grant me beneficial knowledge' is the ultimate aim – knowledge that leads to righteous action and brings us closer to Allah.
Source & Authentication
The narration describes how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, on a Thursday, stood up and said, 'O people, you will be gathered (on the Day of Resurrection) walking, riding and dragging. And Allah will say: 'Glory be to Allah! Let every nation follow what they used to worship.' So, some will follow the sun, some will follow the moon, and some will follow the false deities. And the rest of the Muslims will be left, and Allah will come to them in a form other than His first form, and He will say: 'I am your Lord.' They will say: 'We seek refuge in Allah from you! This is our place, until our Lord comes to us. When our Lord comes to us, we shall recognise Him.' Then Allah will come to them in the form they recognise and will say: 'I am your Lord.' They will say: 'You are our Lord.' Then they will follow Him. Then the bridge will be laid across Hell.' The Prophet ﷺ mentioned the rest of the Hadith. This is a lengthy Hadith describing the Day of Judgment and the bridge over Hell. However, the specific plea for knowledge and understanding is attributed to the supplications of the Prophet ﷺ, often made during his prayers and times of seeking guidance. While the full narration focuses on eschatology, the underlying principle of seeking Allah's divine assistance for all matters, including knowledge acquisition, is established.