Benefit from Knowledge (Infa’ni)
That learning becomes acting, not arguing
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Transliteration
Allahumma infa’ni bima allamtani, wa allimni ma yanfa’uni, wa zidni ilma.
Meaning
O Allah, benefit me by what You taught me, teach me what benefits me, and increase me in knowledge.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah
When to recite
Before studying • Often
Virtue
Three asks in the order that matters — benefit, then knowledge, then increase.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Benefit from Knowledge (Infa’ni)?
Before studying. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Benefit from Knowledge (Infa’ni)?
Three asks in the order that matters — benefit, then knowledge, then increase.
Where is Benefit from Knowledge (Infa’ni) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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