--- title: "Dua for Studying and Seeking Knowledge: Arabic, English" description: "Two short, powerful duas from the Qur'an for students and seekers of knowledge — 'Rabbi zidni ilma' and Musa's (AS) dua before facing Pharaoh. Arabic" url: https://globalprayertimes.org/blog/dua-for-studying-and-seeking-knowledge/ source: Global Prayer Times --- # Dua for Studying and Seeking Knowledge: Arabic, English Two short, powerful duas from the Qur'an for students and seekers of knowledge — 'Rabbi zidni ilma' and Musa's (AS) dua before facing Pharaoh. Arabic Daily Duas · 29th April 2026 · 4 min read · Global Prayer Times Dua for Studying and Seeking Knowledge: Arabic, English Meaning & Quranic Source Two short, powerful duas from the Qur'an for students and seekers of knowledge — 'Rabbi zidni ilma' and Musa's (AS) dua before facing Pharaoh. Arabic, English and references. Quick Answer Two short, powerful duas from the Qur'an for students and seekers of knowledge — 'Rabbi zidni ilma' and Musa's (AS) dua before facing Pharaoh. Arabic, English and references. Knowledge in Islam is not just information — it is light. The Prophet ﷺ was commanded by Allah to ask for it directly, and Musa (AS) was taught. — Global Prayer Times. Knowledge in Islam is not just information — it is light. The Prophet ﷺ was commanded by Allah to ask for it directly, and Musa (AS) was taught a longer dua before he stood before the most powerful tyrant of his time. Both are short enough to recite before any exam, lecture, revision session or new chapter. The simplest dua: Rabbi zidni ilma رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا Rabbi zidni ilma. My Lord, increase me in knowledge. (Surah Ta-Ha 20:114) This is the only dua in the Qur'an that Allah commanded the Prophet ﷺ to ask for an increase in something. He was not commanded to ask for an increase in wealth, health, age or status — only knowledge. That alone tells us how Allah ranks the pursuit of knowledge. The longer dua of Musa (AS) Before Musa (AS) confronted Pharaoh, he asked Allah for four things at once — calm in the heart, ease in the task, clarity in speech and the ability to be understood. It is a perfect dua for any student before a difficult moment. رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي ۝ وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي ۝ وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي ۝ يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي Rabbi-shrah-li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatan min-lisani, yafqahu qawli. My Lord, expand for me my chest (with ease), make easy for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue, that they may understand my speech. (Surah Ta-Ha 20:25–28) How to use these duas Recite 'Rabbi zidni ilma' before opening any book or beginning a study session. Recite the longer dua of Musa (AS) before exams, presentations or any moment where you need to speak clearly under pressure. Pair both with the short prophetic dua: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an' — O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge (Sunan Ibn Majah 925). References 'Rabbi zidni ilma' is from Surah Ta-Ha (20:114). The dua of Musa (AS) is also from Surah Ta-Ha (20:25–28). Both are direct Qur'anic verses, which gives them the highest possible grade of authenticity. Share: WhatsApp X Copy link More from the Knowledge Hub Daily Duas Dua for the Deceased (Allahumma-ghfir lihayyina): Arabic, English Meaning & Janazah Hadith 5 min read Daily Duas Dua for Guidance (Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni): Arabic, English Meaning & Hadith from Ali (RA) 4 min read Islamic Knowledge Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Complete Biography — Birth, Revelation, Hijra and Legacy 20 min read Community Muslims on the Frontline: How British Muslims Showed Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic 7 min read — Global Prayer Times. Source: https://globalprayertimes.org/blog/dua-for-studying-and-seeking-knowledge/