34/2. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 3833 — Beneficial Knowledge
The Supplication of The Messenger of Allah
Dua for Beneficial Knowledge and Increase in Knowledge
Sunan Ibn Majah : 3833
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 3833
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ وَأَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (saas) used to say: 'Allahummanfa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilman, wal-hamdu lillahi 'ala kulli hal, wa a'udhu billahi min 'adhabin-nar (O Allah, benefit me by that which You have taught me, and teach me that which will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge. Praise is to Allah in all situations, and I seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the Fire).'
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3833In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 7English translation : Vol. 5, Book 34, Hadith 3833
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3833
This Hadith teaches a prophetic dua about knowledge. The Prophet asked Allah to benefit him by what He had taught him, to teach him what would benefit him, and to increase him in knowledge. The wording shows that knowledge is not only about having information. The servant asks Allah to make knowledge useful and to give more of what benefits. The dua also includes praise to Allah in every situation and seeking refuge with Allah from the torment of the Fire. For people searching for a dua for beneficial knowledge, this Hadith gives a direct and easy wording. It connects learning, benefit, gratitude, and seeking protection from punishment.
What we learn from this hadith
- A believer should ask Allah for knowledge that benefits.
- Knowledge should be useful, not only memorized.
- The Prophet asked Allah to increase him in knowledge.
- The dua includes praising Allah in all situations.
