اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي، وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي، وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا
O Allah, benefit me from what You have taught me, and teach me what is beneficial for me, and increase me in knowledge.
Allahumma-nf'ani bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilman.
When to Read
This is a profound supplication that can be recited at any time, but it is particularly fitting when you are embarking on a new learning endeavor, feeling overwhelmed by the pursuit of knowledge, or struggling to retain or apply what you have learned. Recite it before studying, when revising, or after a lesson that felt particularly challenging.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, understanding the deep request you are making to Allah. Raise your hands in supplication, as is customary when making dua. Visualize the knowledge you seek becoming a source of good in your life and the lives of others. It's beautiful to reflect on how this dua is not just about acquiring knowledge, but about ensuring that knowledge is beneficial and brings you closer to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of seeking beneficial knowledge. By asking Allah to benefit us from what He has already taught, we acknowledge His grace and seek to make that existing knowledge impactful. Asking Him to teach us what is beneficial acknowledges our limitations and our need for divine guidance in our learning path. Finally, asking for an increase in knowledge reflects a healthy spiritual hunger for understanding the world and our purpose in it. This pursuit, when directed towards beneficial means, is a continuous act of worship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahumma-nf'ani bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilman. Allahumma-nf'ani bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilman. Allahumma-nf'ani bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilman.' (Allah, make what You taught me beneficial to me, and teach me what is beneficial to me, and increase me in knowledge. Allah, make what You taught me beneficial to me, and teach me what is beneficial to me, and increase me in knowledge. Allah, make what You taught me beneficial to me, and teach me what is beneficial to me, and increase me in knowledge.)