Du'a for knowledge
The du'a for knowledge is “Rabbi zidni 'ilma” — “My Lord, increase me in knowledge” (Qur'an 20:114). It is short enough for a three-year-old to learn.
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رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidni 'ilma
“My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
What it means
“Allah, please help me learn more and more.”
When we say it
Before learning — school, Qur'an class, homework or story time.
How to teach it in 3 steps
Step 1: Say it together at the school gate or before opening a book.
Step 2: Point up and then open your hands wide on “zidni” — “more and more!”
Step 3: Ask after school: “What new thing did Allah help you learn today?”
Questions parents ask
Is this a good du'a for the first day of school?
Yes — it's short, it's from the Qur'an, and children love saying it before something new.
Can younger children say it?
Absolutely. It is only three words — perfect for little ones.
Sources: Qur'an 20:114
Families and madhhabs differ on some details — ask your teacher.
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