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 infa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilman
When to Read
This dua is perfect for times when you feel a deep yearning to reconnect with the Deen, to truly understand its teachings, and to implement them in your life and the lives of those around you. Recite it after your obligatory prayers, at the beginning of seeking knowledge, or whenever you feel a spiritual dryness or a need for clarity regarding Islamic principles.
How to Read
Approach this dua with sincerity and a clear intention. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us. Focus on the meaning of each word, visualizing the knowledge you seek and how it will benefit you and the Ummah. Reflect on your current understanding and earnestly ask Allah to enhance it and make it beneficial. Consistency is key; make it a habit.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of seeking beneficial knowledge and its practical application. By asking Allah to benefit us with what we already know, we acknowledge that even existing knowledge is a gift that requires divine enablement to be useful. Asking to be taught what benefits us ensures that our pursuit of knowledge is directed towards that which is pleasing to Allah and constructive for humanity. The request for an increase in knowledge, when coupled with the intention of application, signifies a desire for knowledge that transforms individuals and revitalizes the Ummah, bringing it closer to the teachings of Islam.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach them (his companions) to say: 'Allahumma, teach me the benefit of what You have taught me, make me benefit from what You have taught me, and increase me in knowledge.' [Sunan Ibn Majah 3833]