Dua for wisdom

It is recited when asking for a right decision, knowledge, and wisdom, and when asking to be among righteous people.

This dua teaches asking, alongside knowledge, for sound judgment (wisdom) and righteous deeds.

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

• QuranSurah Ash-Shuara, 83

  In the Quran, this is Prophet Ibrahim's (peace be upon him) dua asking for wisdom and to be joined with the righteous.

• HadithTafsir / Sahih al-Bukhari, 71

  The hadith states that when Allah wills good for a servant, He gives them deep understanding (fiqh) of the religion.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua for knowledge

  My Lord, increase me in knowledge.

• 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 wisdom?

  The dua “Rabbi hab li hukman wa alhiqni bis-salihin” (My Lord, grant me wisdom and join me with the righteous) is recited.

• What is the meaning of this dua?

  It means asking Allah for knowledge, sound judgment, and the companionship of righteous people.