رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا.
Rabbi zidni 'ilma.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
أمر الله نبيه صلى الله عليه وسلم أن يستزيده من العلم.
سورة طه - آية 114
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Rabbi Zidni Ilma
From Duas from the Quran — Hisnul Muslim
This short but far-reaching Quranic supplication is one Allah commanded His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to make, reminding the believer to continually seek beneficial knowledge and never be content with what they already know.
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Meaning
My Lord, increase me in knowledge. This is a brief and powerful supplication that Allah instructed His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to make, teaching believers to continually seek beneficial knowledge and never consider what they know to be sufficient.
When to recite
It is recommended before and during seeking knowledge, when beginning study or reading, and at any time the believer hopes for greater understanding.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Duas from the Quran 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.
- Who was commanded by Allah to say this dua?
- Allah commanded His Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to ask for increase of knowledge with this supplication.
- Why is this dua important for a student of knowledge?
- Because it is a reminder that seeking knowledge never ends, and that continual increase in it is always sought.
- Where does this verse appear in the Quran?
- It is part of verse 114 of Surat Taha.
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