742. Dua to Increase Knowledge of Religion
The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed for Ibn 'Abbaas (RA):
اَللَّهُمَّ فَقِّهْهُ فِي الدِّيْنِ
Dua for Increase Knowledge English Transliteration
Allaahumma faqqih-hu fid deen
Dua for Increase Knowledge English Translation
O Allah! Make him a learned scholar in religion (Islam).
ReferenceBukhari: 143
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: "مَنْ يُرِدِ اللَّهُ بِهِ خَيْرًا يُفَقِّهْهُ فِي الدِّينِ".
Translation
Muawiyah reported: I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) say, "If Allah intends good for someone, He gives him understanding of the religion."
Frequently Asked Questions
Allahumma infa'ni bima 'allamtani wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni wa zidni 'ilman. Translation: O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge. This is a common dua for increase knowledge found in hadiths where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would ask Allah for more useful knowledge.
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