Dua for knowledge

It is recited before a lesson, reading, or studying, with the intention of increasing knowledge.

It is a dua that Allah taught directly in the Quran; it is recited repeatedly for the increase of beneficial knowledge.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• QuranSurah Taha, 114

  In the Quran, this is the dua “My Lord, increase me in knowledge” that Allah taught the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

• HadithTafsir / Sunan Ibn Majah, 251

  The virtue of seeking knowledge and asking for beneficial knowledge is also encouraged in the hadiths.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua for wisdom

  My Lord, grant me wisdom (knowledge and sound judgment) and join me with the righteous.

• Dua for exams

  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.

Common questions about this dua.

• Which dua is recited for an increase in knowledge?

  The dua “Rabbi zidni ilma” (My Lord, increase me in knowledge) is recited.

• When is this dua recited?

  It is recited before a lesson or study session, with the intention of increasing knowledge and understanding.