Dua for exams
Dua for exams: Quranic verses recited before an exam, a presentation, or a difficult task, in which Prophet Musa asked Allah for ease.
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Arabic
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
- Transliteration
- Rabbishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul uqdatan min lisani, yafqahu qawli.
- Meaning
- My Lord, expand my chest for me, ease my task for me, and remove the knot from my tongue so that they may understand my speech.
When it is recited
It is recited before an exam, an interview, a presentation, or a difficult task. “Rabbi zidni ilma” (My Lord, increase me in knowledge) may also be said.
Virtue
This dua calms a person's heart and helps them place their trust in Allah so that their task is made easy.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Taha, 25-28
In the Quran, this dua appears as the one Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) made before going to Pharaoh.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Which dua is recited before an exam?
The dua “Rabbishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri...” (Surah Taha, 25-28) is recited.What does the dua for exams help with?
It calms the heart and helps one trust in Allah; it must always be combined with actual studying and preparation.