Benefit from Knowledge (Infa’ni)
Use: That learning becomes acting, not arguing
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Allahumma infa’ni bima allamtani, wa allimni ma yanfa’uni, wa zidni ilma.
O Allah, benefit me by what You taught me, teach me what benefits me, and increase me in knowledge.
Before studying • Often
Three asks in the order that matters — benefit, then knowledge, then increase.
📚 Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • Grade: Hasan
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Benefit from Knowledge (Infa’ni)?
Before studying. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Benefit from Knowledge (Infa’ni)?
Three asks in the order that matters — benefit, then knowledge, then increase.
Where is Benefit from Knowledge (Infa’ni) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.