📖 Supplications for Guidance and Knowledge

Allah says: ﴿ And say: “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” ﴾ [Taha: 114]

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📖 Supplications in this lesson

🤲 ① “My Lord, increase me in knowledge”

🟠 “My Lord, increase me in knowledge” 🟠

📖 Reference: [Taha: 114]

🔢 Number of times: 🟢 As needed

📚 Source

💎 Merit of this supplication

Allah only commanded His Prophet ﷺ to ask for an increase in knowledge.

🔍 Explanation and benefits

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When should I say this supplication?

• Before studying or revising
• When attending a religious class
• In prostration during prayer
• When reading the Qur'an
• At any time to seek beneficial knowledge

What kind of knowledge is meant here?

Beneficial knowledge that brings one closer to Allah: the Qur'an, Sunnah, religious sciences, and any knowledge that benefits a believer in their faith and life.

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🤲 ② “O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge”

🟢 “O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.” 🟢

🔢 Number of times: 🟢 Once or more

📚 Source

💎 Merit of this supplication

From Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her), the Prophet ﷺ would say after Fajr prayer:

“O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.”

[Sunan Ibn Majah, authenticated by Al-Albani]

🔍 Explanation and benefits

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time for this supplication?

The best time is after Fajr prayer, but it can be said at any time.

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🤲 ③ “O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me”

🟢 “O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge.” 🟢

🔢 Number of times: 🟢 As needed

📚 Source

💎 Merit of this supplication

The Prophet ﷺ would say:

“O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge. All praise is due to Allah in every circumstance.”

[At-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, authenticated by Al-Albani]

🔍 Explanation and benefits

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