5 Powerful Dua For Knowledge (Ilm) in Arabic and English
Here is a list of powerful dua in Arabic and English to help you seek knowledge and achieve success. Acquiring knowledge is a highly valued and rewarding act, as it is a blessing from Allah. Knowledge brings goodness, guidance, blessings and elevation.
Allah praises knowledge in the Quran and through the words of His Prophet (peace be upon him). By seeking knowledge, you are seeking a precious gift from Allah.
1. Dua For Knowledge in Arabic
رَّبِّ زِدۡنِي عِلۡمٗا
Transliteration: Rabbi Zidni Ilma
Dua For Increasing Knowledge Meaning in English
The Dua for increasing knowledge is O my Lord increase me in knowledge.
When you say the dua, “O my Lord, increase me in knowledge,” you’re making a heartfelt request to Allah to expand your understanding and wisdom.
This dua shows your genuine desire to keep learning and growing in knowledge, recognizing Allah as the ultimate source of wisdom.
By reciting this dua, you’re committing to develop yourself in both worldly and spiritual ways, seeking Allah’s guidance on your journey to acquire beneficial knowledge.
A great Islamic scholar, Al-Hafidh Ibn Hajr al-Assqalani (may Allah have mercy on him), said:
“This prayer is proof of the importance of knowledge. Allah didn’t ask the Prophet (peace be upon him) to ask for an increase in anything except knowledge.” (From: ‘Fath al-Bari’ 1/141)
This highlights the value of seeking knowledge and wisdom in Islam.
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2. Dua For Beneficial Knowledge
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْماً نَافِعاً وَرِزْقاً طَيِّباً وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
Transliteration: Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘Ilman naafi’an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan.
Meaning in English: O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, a good provision, and accepted good deeds.
Umm Salma, Radhi Allaahu anha, said, the Messenger of Allaah, may peace and blessings be upon him used to say this supplication in the morning prayer. Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 925
3. Dua
Anas bin Malik, Radi Allaahu anhu, said that he heard the Messenger of Allaah, sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam, supplicating:
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي وَ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Transliteration: Allahumman fa’nee bi-maa ‘allam-ta-nee wa ‘allim-nee maa yanfa’u-nee war zuq-nee ‘ilman yanfa’u-nee.
Dua For Knowledge In English
O Allah benefit me with what You have taught me, and teach me that which will benefit me, and grant me knowledge which will benefit me.
4. Dua
Another similar dua from Anas bin Malik RA that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) supplicating:
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي، وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي، وَارْزُقْنِي عِلْمًا تَنْفَعُنِي بِهِ
Transliteration: Allahumman fa’nee bi-maa ‘allam-ta-nee wa ‘allim-nee maa yanfa’u-nee war zuq-nee ‘ilman tanfa’u-nee bih.
Meaning: O Allah benefit me with what You have taught me, and teach me that which will benefit me, and grant me knowledge which will benefit me.
[Collected by an-Nasaa’i 4/444, al-Hakim 1/ 510, Bayhaqi 1/158 & authenticated by Albani in Silsilah No. 3151]
5. Dua
رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِنَا فِي ٱلدُّنۡيَا حَسَنَةٗ وَفِي ٱلۡأٓخِرَةِ حَسَنَةٗ وَقِنَا عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ
Transliteration: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil ‘akhirati hasanatan waqina ‘adhaban-nar.
Meaning: Our Lord, give us good in this world and in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.
Surah Al Baqara verse 201
Al-Hasan said: ‘al-Hasana (good) in the Dunyaa is knowledge and worship, and in the Hereafter it is Paradise.’
Sufyan said: ‘al-Hasana (good) in the Dunyaa is knowledge and good provision, and in the Hereafter Paradise.’ [From: ‘Lattaif al-Ma’arif p.302]
Increasing Knowledge in Islam
To increase your knowledge in Islam, follow these steps:
- Sincerely turn to Allah and quit sins.
- Ask Allah to help you understand and learn.
- Know that knowledge is a light from Allah, and a heart close to Allah is ready to receive it.
Other ways to increase knowledge:
- Drink Zamzam water, which is believed to grant beneficial knowledge.
- Learn the obligatory aspects of your religion, such as:
- The Oneness of Allah
- What negates and nullifies it (polytheism)
- Study hard to gain knowledge, as it is an individual obligation.
- Share your knowledge with others, as it is a collective obligation.
Remember, knowledge is a noble pursuit, and striving for it is a worthy endeavor. Classify knowledge into two categories:
- Individual obligation: essential knowledge for every Muslim.
- Collective obligation: advanced knowledge for those who want to preserve and share Allah’s guidance with others.
