Studying might occasionally feel like running a marathon. Whether you’re studying for exams, memorizing Quranic verses, or picking up new skills, the journey might be tough. When you reach the point where you feel lost and unable to focus, adjusting dua can have a major impact on this type of situation.
Starting here, we’ll go over some crucial duas for studying and staying focused, how to include them into your daily routine, and why they’re so vital for anyone looking to learn. Let’s get started!
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What Is Dua For Studying?
In Islam, a Dua for Studying is a significant supplication that asks Allah for assistance in learning, the ability to comprehend, and the retention of knowledge. This dua is a practical technique to seek direction, improving focus, memory, and ambition while also connecting our aims to a larger purpose.
Knowledge is considered a blessing in Islam, and its pursuit is highly appreciated. Starting and concluding study sessions with dua is a means to seek Allah’s guidance while inspiring confidence, calm, and purpose. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) urged his followers to seek Allah’s assistance in all endeavors, including learning.
Moving on, the next sections will focus on the various duas you can recite in whatever situation you come across while studying:
Dua After Studying
Try reciting this dua at the beginning of every time you study, especially if you’re feeling stressed. Reciting this dua assists in mentally “storing” what you’ve learned.
1. O. Allah made the hard easy for me. Remind me of what I’ve forgotten here no power nor strength except by God.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma yassir li ma kana sa’ban, wa dhakkirni ma nasitu, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.”
- Arabic: .اللهم اجعل الصعب سهلًا علىّ، ذكرني بما نسيت هنا لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله
2. O. Allah I entrust you with what I’ve read and studied O.Allah bring it back to me when I’m in need of it. as You do whatever you want.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma inni astawdi’uka kull ma qara’tuhu wa kull ma hafiztuhu wa ta’allamtu, fa as’aluka an turuddahu ilayya ‘ind al-hajah ilayh, fa anta al-qadir ‘ala kull shay”
- Arabic: .اللهمّ إني استودعك كلّ ما قرأته وكلّ ما حفظته وتعلمته، فأسألك أن تردّه إلَيَّ عند الحاجة له، فأنت القادر على كل شيء
3. O Allah, place light in my heart.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma aj’al fee qalbi nooran.”
- Arabic: اللهم اجعل في قلبي نورا
4. O. Allah, the lord of all creatures, I’ve submitted all of my affairs to you, there’s no refuge nor protector except you. O. Allah nothing is easy except what you made it easy.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma, Rabb al-khala’iq kulliha, aslamtu amri ilayk, la malja’a wa la manja minka illa ilayk. Allahumma, la sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahlan.”
- Arabic: اللهم يا رب العالمين، إنِّي توكلت عليك وسلمت أمري كلَّه إليك، لا ملجأ ولا منجى منك إلَّا إليك، اللهم لا سهْل إلَّا ما قد جعلته سهلًا.
Dua for Good Memory
What is the Dua for Studying and Memory? When studying, particularly when retaining precise subject matter, this dua can be a significant help.
1. “O Allah, open for me the doors of wisdom.”
- Transliteration: “Allahumma iftah ‘alayya futooh al-‘arifeen.”
- Arabic: اللهم افتح علي فتوح العارفين
2. Oh Allah! I ask you for the understanding of the prophets and the memory of the messengers, and those nearest to you.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma inii as’aluka fahmal-nabiyyen wa hifzal mursaleen al-muqarrabeen.”
- Arabic: اللهم إني أسألك فهم النبيين وحفظ المرسلين المقربين
3. O Allah, open the doors of your wisdom to me, surround me with mercy, and grant me memorization and comprehension. Glory to You; we don’t know what You taught us because You are the All-Knowing and Wise.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma iftah li abwaba hikmatika, wanshur ‘alayya rahmatika, wa zidni hifzan wa fahman. Subhanaka la ‘ilma lana illa ma ‘allamtana, innaka anta al-‘Aleem al-Hakeem.”
- Arabic: اللهم افتح لي أبواب حكمتك، وانشر عليّ رحمتك، وامنن عليّ بالحفظ والفهم، سبحانك لا علم لنا إلا ما علمتنا، إنّك أنت العليم الحكيم.
4. My Lord, grant me success in memorizing and understanding, place me among those who attain every goal, and give me the highest degrees of knowledge.
- Transliteration: “Rabbi, waf-fiqni li hifdhi wa fahmi, waj-‘alni min al-muwafaqeen li kulli maqsid, wa hab li a’la darajat al-‘ilm.”
- Arabic: .ربِّ ارزقني التوفيق في الحفظ والفهم، واجعلني ممن يفوزون بكل مقصد، وهب لي أعلى الدرجات في العلم
5. Oh God, the teacher of Abraham, teach me, and the one who educated Solomon, educate me, and you who gave Luqman the wisdom, give me the rectrices and wisdom, my Lord, teach me what I can benefit from, and make me benefit from what I have learned. Oh God, bless me with the quality of memorization, the speed of understanding, the clarity of the mind, and the sharpness of memory.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma ya Mu’allima Ibraheem ‘allimni, wa ya Mu’addiba Sulaiman addibni, wa ya man a’tayta Luqman al-hikmah a’tini rushda wa hikmah. Rabbi ‘allimni ma yanfa’uni, wa anfa’ni bima ‘allamtani. Allahumma barik li fi quwwat al-hifdh, sur’at al-fahm, safwat al-dhihn, wa hadat al-dhikr.”
- Arabic: . اللهمّ يا معلّم ابراهيم علمني، ويا مُفهِّم سليمان فهمني، ويا من آتيتَ لقمان الحكمة آتني فصل الخطاب والحكمة، ربِّ علّمني ما أنتفع به، واجعلني أنتفع بما تعلمت. اللهم أكرمني بجودة الحفظ وسرعة الفهم، وثبات العقل، والذهن، والذاكرة.
Try saying these duas at the beginning of every time you study, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed. It’s particularly effective for topics that require memorization and retention.
Dua For Concentration While Studying
If you’re looking to find a dua for studying and concentration, recite this: “Oh God, open the doors for like those who know your wisdom, spread your mercy on me, and remind me of what I forgot, O Lord of Majesty and Honor, that you’ve power over all things.”
- Transliteration: “Allahumma iftah li abwaba hikmatika kama fatahta lil-‘arifeen, wanshur ‘alayya rahmatika, wa dhakkirni ma nasitu ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram, innaka ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.”
- Arabic: اللهمّ افتح عليّ فتوح العارفين بحكمتك، وانشر عليّ رحمتك، وذكّرني ما نسيت يا ذا الجلال والإكرام، إنّك على كلّ شيء قدير
Dua for Studying Something Difficult
We all face issues that appear more difficult than others. Some require intense focus, while others must be repeated several times. Whether it’s an especially difficult topic or an idea that just isn’t sinking in, this list of dua can help.
1. Bismillah al Fatah, Allah, nothing is easy except what you made easy and make sadness if you want, slight. You’re the merciful of all-merciful.
- Transliteration: “Bismillah al-Fattah, Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahlan, wa taj’al al-hazna idha shi’ta sahlan, anta arham ar-rahimeen.”
- Arabic: بسم الله الفتاح، اللهمّ لا سهل إلا ما جعلته سهلًا، وأنت تجعل الحزن متى شئت سهلًا، يا أرحم الراحمين.
2. “My Lord, make it easy and do not make it difficult.”
- Transliteration: “Rabbi yassir wa la tu’assir.”
- Arabic: ربِّ يسِّر ولا تُعسِّر
3. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge which does not benefit, from a heart that does not entertain the fear (of Allah), from a soul that is not satisfied, and the supplication that is not answered.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min ‘ilmin la yanfa’, wa min qalbin la yakhsha’, wa min nafsin la tashba’, wa min du’a’in la yusma’.”
- Arabic: اللهم إني أعوذ بك من علم لا ينفع، ومن قلب لا يخشع، ومن نفس لا تشبع، ومن دعوة لا يستجاب لها.
4. O. Allah, honor me by the light of understanding and take the doubt out, and open upon us the doors of knowledge, and open upon us the treasure of your wisdom.
- Transliteration: “Allahumma akrimni binoor al-fahm, wa azhil ‘anni ash-shak, wa iftah ‘alayna abwaba al-‘ilm, wa iftah ‘alayna khazaa’in hikmatika.”
- Arabic: اللهم اخرجني من ظلمات الوهم واكرمني بنور الفهم، اللهم افتح علينا ابواب رحمتك وانشر علينا خزائن علومك برحمتك يا أرحم الراحمين.
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Dua To Avoid Distractions While Studying
In today’s society, studying typically involves fighting temptations such as social media and notifications. When we really seek Allah’s help, we find it easy to ignore these distractions.
1. O Allah, I seek refuge in you from grief and sadness, from weakness and from laziness, from miserliness and from cowardice, from being overcome by debt and overpowered by men
- Transliteration: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-hammi wal-Ḥuzni wal-‘ajazi wal-kasli wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa ḍala’id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
- Arabic: اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الهم والحزن، والعجز والكسل، والجبن والبخل، وغلبة الدين وقهر الرجال.
2. Sending blessings on the prophets
“O Allah, please send prayers upon Sayyidina Muhammad.” Or Recite: Send Your Mercy on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your Mercy on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious.
- Transliteration: “allahumma salli wa sallim ala sayyidina muhammad.” Or “Allahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala Aali Muhammad kama baarakta ‘ala Ibrahim wa ála aali Ibraaheem innaka hameedun majeed.”
- Arabic: اللهم صلي وسلم على سيدنا محمد. أو اللهم بارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى آل محمد كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، في العالمين، إنك حميد مجيد.
3. Repeat Istiazah
“I seek refuge in Allah from the rejected Satan.”
- Transliteration:“Audhu billahi min-ash shaytanir rajim”.
- Arabic: أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم.
Dua For Motivation To Study
“My Lord, expand for me my chest.”
- Transliteration: “Rabbi ishrah lee sadri.”
- Arabic: ربِّ اشرح لي صدري
“O Allah, grant me high determination.”
- Transliteration: “Allahumma arzuqni himmah ‘aliyah.”
- Arabic: اللهم ارزقني همة عالية
In addition to these duas, try scheduling a specific study time regularly, limiting external distractions, and taking frequent breaks through the time of studying.
Dua Is For Laziness And Productivity
O Allah, I seek Your protection from anxiety and grief. I seek Your protection from inability and laziness. I seek Your protection from cowardice and miserliness, and I seek Your protection from being overcome by debt and being overpowered by men.
- Transliteration: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-hammi wal-Ḥuzni wal-‘ajazi wal-kasli wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa ḍala’id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
- Arabic: اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الهم والحزن، والعجز والكسل، والجبن والبخل، وغلبة الدين وقهر الرجال.
Can I Say Dua In My Own Language?
Yes! You are allowed to say the dua for studying or any other dua in the language you can deliver with the right intention, and what matters most is sincerity in your request to Allah.
Can I Repeat The Duas Multiple Times In One Session?
Absolutely. Repeating a dua might provide clarity and serenity of mind during a difficult study time.
How to Make Dua for Studying (Step-by-Step)?
Making dua for studying successful and touchable in your life requires full awareness and preparation. Establishing an effective approach may become a habit in the long run if you become addicted to reciting dua for studying every time you want to start.
Here is a breakdown of the basic preparation we propose when reciting your supplications:
1. Clarify your intentions
Start by deciding to seek information for the benefit of yourself and others. Purifying your intentions might help you stay focused on important tasks.
2. Do Wudu (ablutions)
Start with wudu, if possible. Purifying your body might help you prepare intellectually and spiritually.
3. Begin with praise and gratitude
Begin with “Bismillah” (In the name of Allah) and thank Allah for all blessings. Showing thanks helps to establish a polite and humble tone for your dua.
4. Say Specific Duas for Studying
There are many duas for studying to speak at various times, for instance:
A. Dua Before Studying
Before you begin, recite this simple yet powerful dua:
- In Arabic: رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
- In English: “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
- Transliteration: “Rabbi zidnee ilma.”
B. Dua For Retaining Knowledge
If you’re worried about memorizing what you’ve learned, this dua can help:
- In Arabic: اللهمَّ إنِّي أعوذُ بكَ مِنْ قلبٍ لا يخشعُ ومنْ دُعاءٍ لا يُسمعُ ومنْ نفسٍ لا تشبعُ ومنْ علمٍ لا ينفعُ
- In English: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from a heart that does not fear, a dua that is not heard, a soul that is not satisfied, and knowledge that does not benefit.”
- Transliteration: “Allahumma innee a’oodhu bika min qalbin laa yakhsha’ wa min du’aa’in laa yusma’ wa min nafsin laa tashba’ wa min ‘ilmin laa yanfa’.”
C. Dua To Avoid Distractions While Studying
Perform this dua to ask for mental clarity and attentiveness while studying:
- In Arabic: يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ، ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
- In English: “O Turner of hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion.”
- Transliteration: “Ya muqallib al-quloob thabbit qalbi ‘ala deenik.”
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Conclusion
Dua for studying (supplications) is incredibly helpful in guiding our studies and keeping us grounded, committed, and inspired. As you study, remember to pause and do dua to deepen your connection with Allah. With perseverance, diligence, and faith, studying becomes not only easier but also more rewarding.
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