Rabbi Zidni ‘Ilma (Dua for Growth in Knowledge and Wisdom)
The only worldly or spiritual asset Allah directly commanded His noble Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to pray for an increase in is knowledge (‘Ilm).
رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidnī ‘ilmā
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Before studying, attending lectures, seeking guidance, and during daily work
‘Ilm in Islamic theology refers to authentic understanding of the Creator, His divine laws, revelation, and beneficial insight that translates directly into righteous action and humility.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah makes easy for him a path to Paradise." (Sahih Muslim 2699).
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Dua for Good Character and Inner Purification
اللَّهُمَّ كَمَا حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي
Ya Muqallibal Quloob (Dua for Steadfastness of Heart in Faith)
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
Dua for Guidance, God-Consciousness, Chastity, and Self-Sufficiency
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى