اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي، وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي، وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا
O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me that which will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge.
Allahumma-nfa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilma
When to Read
This dua is perfect to recite before starting any study session, attending a lecture, reading an Islamic book, or even when beginning a new subject. It's also beneficial to say it regularly, perhaps after Fajr prayer, to constantly seek Allah's guidance in your pursuit of knowledge.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention of seeking knowledge for Allah's pleasure and benefit. Raise your hands if possible, facing the Qiblah, and reflect on the meaning of the words. Be mindful and present, connecting with Allah as you ask for His blessings in your learning.
Virtues & Benefits
This concise yet powerful dua encapsulates the essence of seeking beneficial knowledge. By asking Allah to benefit us from what we already know, we acknowledge His grace and seek its fruits. Asking Him to teach us what benefits us highlights our reliance on His divine wisdom to direct our learning towards what is truly useful in this life and the next. Finally, asking for an increase in knowledge reinforces the understanding that knowledge is a vast ocean, and we should continuously strive to learn more. Beneficial knowledge, when sought for Allah's sake, is a means of immense reward and elevation in status, both in this world and the hereafter.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Seek knowledge, and act upon what you have learned, and Allah will grant you the reward of a hundred martyrs.' It was narrated from Zaid bin Thabit that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Indeed, this knowledge is of religion, so be careful how you take your religion.' It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The best of what is said is the Book of Allah. The best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (ﷺ). The most evil of affairs are their newly invented matters. Every innovation is misguidance.' It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say: 'O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, and teach me that which will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge.'