Islam does not prescribe a specific authentic dua that guarantees intelligence. Muslims can ask Allah for beneficial knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidni ilma.
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Quran 20:114
Authenticity: Authentic Quranic supplication; no specific intelligence dua established
Meaning and Explanation
A Quranic prayer asking Allah to increase knowledge.
When to Recite
Before studying and whenever seeking knowledge.
How to Recite
Recite the dua and work consistently to develop knowledge and skills.
Important Notes
Do not treat any dua as a magical formula that guarantees intelligence or academic achievement.
Benefits
Encourages continuous learning and intellectual humility.
Additional Duas
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي
Rabbi-shrah li sadri
My Lord, expand for me my breast.
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي
Allahumman-fa'ni bima 'allamtani
O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me.
Content type: Quran
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