{"id":17518,"date":"2025-12-22T05:19:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T13:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/?p=17518"},"modified":"2025-12-22T05:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T13:19:50","slug":"dua-for-increase-in-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/22\/dua-for-increase-in-knowledge\/","title":{"rendered":"dua for increase in knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dua for Increase in Knowledge<\/h2>\n
\u0631\u064e\u0628\u0650\u0651 \u0632\u0650\u062f\u0652\u0646\u0650\u064a \u0639\u0650\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064b\u0627<\/div>\n
Rabbi zidnee \u2018ilmaa<\/div>\n

Translation<\/h3>\n
\u201cMy Lord, increase me in knowledge.\u201d<\/div>\n
Surah Ta-Ha Ayat 114<\/div>\n

Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n
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    The message behind this du\u2019a emphasizes “quality over quantity” in learning. True understanding and knowledge come slowly, and learning under pressure is ineffective. Patience in learning is more relevant today than ever amid the distraction of modern technology.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Modern technology competes for our attention, with scientists designing platforms to be addictive. We often pursue mindless pleasure for entertainment, ignoring the long-term harm this addiction causes to our brains. Training ourselves to prioritize shallow content over deep learning has lasting ramifications.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Seeking and spreading knowledge is a virtuous act in Islam. The Prophet \ufdfa said: \u201cWhoever takes a path upon which to obtain knowledge, Allah makes the path to Paradise easy for him.\u201d (Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2646) He also advised: \u201cAsk Allah for beneficial knowledge and seek refuge with Allah from the knowledge that is of no benefit.\u201d (Sunan Ibn Majah 3843) Not all knowledge is equal\u2014we must be cautious of harmful or useless information, as unlearning deep-seated ideas is difficult.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Context of This Du\u2019a<\/h3>\n
    The verse containing this du\u2019a states: \u201cSo high [above all] is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth. And, [O Muhammad], do not hasten with [recitation of] the Qur\u2019an before its revelation is completed to you, and say, Rabbi zidnee \u2018ilmaa \u2018My Lord, increase me in knowledge.\u2019\u201d (20:114)<\/div>\n
    This verse first highlights the core purpose of Islam: centering our focus on Allah (swt), who is Al-Malik (the Sovereign, with complete dominion) and Al-Haqq (the embodiment of truth).<\/div>\n
    Allah then instructed Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) not to rush in reciting the Qur\u2019an. Whenever new surahs or ayat were revealed, the Prophet (\ufdfa) would be overjoyed and eager to memorize them quickly. This guidance is repeated in Surah Qiyamah: \u201cMove not your tongue with it, [O Muhammad], to hasten with the recitation of the Qur\u2019an.\u201d (75:16) Instead, he was instructed to supplicate for increased knowledge.<\/div>\n
    Allah assured the Prophet (\ufdfa) that each ayat was revealed with a definite purpose and would not be lost. The message was to take time to understand and absorb the Qur\u2019an\u2019s teachings fully.<\/div>\n

    Lessons for Us<\/h3>\n
    When struggling with difficult topics or understanding, turn to Allah (swt) in supplication\u2014ask Him to ease the learning process and increase your knowledge. Through His mercy, He may send a teacher, mentor, or grant you the ability to reason and solve problems.<\/div>\n
    Embrace the \u201cquality over quantity\u201d approach to learning: It is better to read and understand one good book thoroughly than to superficially read many. Seek out challenging, thought-provoking subjects and persist through them. Avoiding easy, passive content and embracing effortful learning leads to beneficial knowledge growth.<\/div>\n
    We stand at a crossroads amid modern distractions. To excel and stand out, we must resist mindless entertainment and laziness, prioritizing the pursuit of beneficial knowledge. Willpower and patience\u2014like muscles\u2014need exercise, and misusing technology erodes these vital qualities. Be mindful of when devices serve you, and when they distract you from meaningful learning.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Dua for Increase in Knowledge \u0631\u064e\u0628\u0650\u0651 \u0632\u0650\u062f\u0652\u0646\u0650\u064a \u0639\u0650\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064b\u0627 Rabbi zidnee \u2018ilmaa Translation \u201cMy Lord, increase me in knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dua-dhikr"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17518"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17518\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17520,"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17518\/revisions\/17520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}