Students can turn to Allah for beneficial knowledge, understanding, patience, and success while also taking practical steps to study well.
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidni ilma.
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Quran 20:114; Quran 20:25-28
Authenticity: Authentic Quranic supplications
Meaning and Explanation
A concise Quranic prayer asking Allah for increased knowledge.
When to Recite
Before studying, attending classes, revising, and taking exams.
How to Recite
Recite sincerely, study consistently, respect teachers, and ask Allah to make knowledge beneficial.
Important Notes
There is no single student-specific dua that guarantees academic success. Use established Quranic and authentic supplications.
Benefits
Encourages humility, consistent learning, and reliance upon Allah.
Additional Duas
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي
Rabbi-shrah li sadri
My Lord, expand for me my breast.
رَبِّ يَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
Rabbi yassir li amri
My Lord, make my task easy for me.
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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