Source: Q 20:114
Dua for increase in knowledge (Rabbi zidni ilma)
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidnī ʿilmā.
“My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
When to say it
Said before studying, seeking knowledge, or whenever asking for understanding.
Virtue & benefit
Allah commanded His Prophet ﷺ to ask for more knowledge — the only thing the Qur'an tells him to seek increase in.
Source
Qur'an, Sūrat Ṭā Hā 20:114.
Frequently asked
What is the dua for seeking knowledge?
The Qur'anic dua "Rabbi zidnī ʿilmā" — My Lord, increase me in knowledge (Sūrat Ṭā Hā 20:114).
What dua do students read before studying?
Many recite "Rabbi zidnī ʿilmā" and "Allāhumma’nfaʿnī bimā ʿallamtanī wa ʿallimnī mā yanfaʿunī" before study.
Make this dua a daily habit
SABR helps you memorise and retain your everyday duas with spaced repetition — so the words are ready on your tongue when you need them.