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Dua for Knowledge (Rabbi Zidni Ilma)
Use: The Quranic dua students recite before studying
Also searched as: ilm ki dua • dua for knowledge
Arabic
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Transliteration
Rabbi zidni ilma.
English Meaning
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
⏰ When
Before studying, exams, learning • Often
✨ Virtue
Allah commanded even the Prophet to ask for increase in nothing but knowledge.
📚 Source: Quran 20:114 • Grade: Quranic
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for Knowledge (Rabbi Zidni Ilma)?
Before studying, exams, learning. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua for Knowledge (Rabbi Zidni Ilma)?
Allah commanded even the Prophet to ask for increase in nothing but knowledge.
Where is Dua for Knowledge (Rabbi Zidni Ilma) from?
Source: Quran 20:114. Grade: Quranic. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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