Refuge From Knowledge no Benefit

From Duas from the Sunnah — Hisnul Muslim

A concise prophetic supplication in which the believer seeks refuge from four blameworthy traits: knowledge without benefit, a heart without humility, a soul without contentment, and a supplication without response.

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اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دَعْوَةٍ لَا يُسْتَجَابُ لَهَا.

Allahumma inni a'oodhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

من دعاء النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم.

رواه مسلم 2722

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Meaning

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not humbly submit, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.

When to recite

It can be said at any time, and it is especially recommended when seeking knowledge or making supplication, asking Allah that one's learning and prayers be beneficial and accepted.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Duas from the Sunnah as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
From what four things does this dua seek refuge?: It seeks refuge from unbeneficial knowledge, an unsubmissive heart, an insatiable soul, and an unanswered supplication.
Why seek refuge from unbeneficial knowledge?: Because knowledge without action and humility does not draw one closer to Allah and may even become an argument against its holder.
When is it recommended to say this dua?: It can be said at any time, and it is especially recommended for students of knowledge and those making supplication, asking for benefit and acceptance.

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