What is the purpose of the “Allahümme inni euzu bike min ilmin la yenfeu…” dua?
This important supplication (dua) recited by our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is offered for protection from useless knowledge, hardening of the heart, insatiable desires, and rejected prayers. Here’s the Arabic recitation, meaning, and virtues of the “Allahümme inni euzu bike min ilmin la yenfeu…” dua:
Arabic Recitation
Allâhummma innî ezîbüke min îlmin lâ yenfa‘u, wa kalbin la yakhshâ, wa nefsın câniyye, wa du’aen la yusme’u.
Meaning in Turkish/English
“O Allah! I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, a heart without fear (of Allah), a soul that is miserly, and a prayer that is not heard.” (Muslim, Zikir 73)
Virtues of the Dua
- This dua guides our pursuit of knowledge by shielding us from useless information.
- It helps soften our hearts and increase our devotion to Allah.
- It protects us from the disease of insatiability (unending desire).
- We hope it will be a means for our prayers to be accepted.