ููุงูู ุฑูุจูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุนููุฐู ุจููู ุฃููู ุฃูุณูุฃููููู ู ูุง ููููุณู ููู ุจููู ุนูููู ู ููุฅููููุง ุชูุบูููุฑู ููู ููุชูุฑูุญูู ูููู ุฃููููู ู ููู ุงููุฎูุงุณูุฑูููู
He said, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking that of which I have no knowledge. And if You do not forgive me and have mercy upon me, I will be among the losers."
Qala Rabbi inni a'udhu bika an as'alaka ma laysa li bihi 'ilm, wa illa taghfir li wa tarhamni akun minal-khasirin.
When to Read
We often find ourselves in situations where we're tempted to speak on matters we don't fully understand, or where a subtle sense of knowing better than others creeps into our hearts. This beautiful Quranic dua, uttered by Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) after a moment of profound realization, is perfect for those times. Recite it when you feel the urge to comment on something you lack full knowledge about, or when you notice a whisper of pride concerning your intellect. It's a powerful shield against intellectual arrogance and the pitfalls of speaking without proper understanding. Itโs also a wonderful daily supplication to cultivate humility and a constant awareness of Allah's infinite knowledge, reminding us to always seek His guidance before speaking or deciding on matters, big or small.
How to Read
Like all duas, recite this with sincerity, reflection, and full conviction in Allah's power and mercy. Take a moment to truly internalize the meaning of seeking refuge in Allah from speaking or acting on ignorance, and the profound need for His forgiveness and mercy. You can make this dua at any time, especially after realizing a moment of intellectual pride or when you're about to make a significant decision where clarity and correct knowledge are paramount.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound lesson in humility and intellectual honesty, teaching us to submit our limited knowledge to Allah's infinite wisdom. When you turn to Allah with these words, you are: * **Acknowledging Allah's absolute knowledge:** You recognize that true knowledge belongs to Him alone, and you seek His protection from presuming knowledge you don't possess. * **Guarding against arrogance:** By seeking refuge from speaking without *'ilm* (knowledge), you are actively combating the subtle arrogance that can lead one to speak definitively on matters beyond their grasp. Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) himself made this dua, demonstrating that even prophets sought Allah's protection from error and the humility to admit limitations. * **Cultivating humility:** It helps you admit your limitations and dependency on Allah, a cornerstone of strong faith. * **Seeking forgiveness and mercy:** The latter part of the dua, "And if You do not forgive me and have mercy upon me, I will be among the losers," reminds us that our true success and salvation lie solely in Allah's forgiveness and mercy, not in our own perceived intelligence or accomplishments. * **Fostering careful speech and action:** It encourages us to pause, reflect, and seek knowledge before speaking or acting, thus preventing mistakes born of ignorance and protecting our good deeds from being diminished by pride.