اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي، وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي، وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا
O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, and teach me what benefits me, and increase me in knowledge.
Allahumma infa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilman
When to Read
This is a powerful dua to recite before starting any study session, especially when facing a difficult or complex subject. It's also beneficial before exams, lectures, or when seeking clarity on a matter. Recite it when you feel overwhelmed by the material or unsure of how to grasp it.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and concentration. Imagine the knowledge you seek flowing into your mind and heart. Raise your hands in supplication as you make the dua, following the Sunnah, and then begin your studies with renewed focus and hope. The key is sincerity and reliance on Allah for understanding.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah for beneficial knowledge and increased understanding. By seeking knowledge that benefits us, we align our learning with what is pleasing to Him and useful in our lives and for our hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this supplication to seek Allah's assistance in gaining useful insights and strengthening our capacity to learn and retain information. It acknowledges that true understanding comes only from Him.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Allah, teach me what is beneficial for me, and increase me in knowledge. All praise is due to Allah in the first and the last. O Allah, I ask You for the guidance, piety, chastity and self-sufficiency.' (This hadith is a command to seek beneficial knowledge and is found in Sunan Ibn Majah and other collections, graded Hasan by scholars.)