Teachers carry an important responsibility in educating others. Muslims can ask Allah to bless teachers with knowledge, wisdom, patience, and sincerity.
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidni ilma.
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Quran 20:114; Quran 58:11
Authenticity: Authentic Quranic supplications
Meaning and Explanation
A prayer for increased knowledge that is suitable for educators and learners.
When to Recite
Before teaching, studying, or preparing lessons.
How to Recite
Recite sincerely and ask Allah to make teaching beneficial.
Important Notes
This is a general Quranic supplication and is not a teacher-specific prophetic formula.
Benefits
Encourages teachers to continue learning and teaching beneficial knowledge.
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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