9 Dua For Exams Success in Arabic and English
Exams can be a stressful and overwhelming time for students. The pressure to perform well and achieve good grades can weigh heavily on their minds and bodies. Dua for exam is a powerful tool for asking Allah to alleviate the difficulties, make the exams easier, overcome their anxiety and fear.
These are recommended duas to recite, and there is no specific supplication mentioned by the Prophet – peace be upon him – specifically for exams. Instead, these are general prayers related to seeking knowledge, studying, success, and guidance.
Are There Specific Dua For Exams?
According to IslamQA, there is no report in the Sunnah which suggests any dua for exams. The duas that are widespread among students and are said during revision or when receiving the exam papers or when stumbling over an answer or when handing in the paper, etc., all have no basis in the Sunnah, either in authentic or weak reports.
Rather they are all fabricated and are falsely attributed to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
There are hadiths which indicate that there are some Duas which is said at times of hardship and difficulty. All of that includes exams and other difficulties. There follow the hadiths which have been narrated concerning that.
Dua For Exams Success in Arabic
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي * وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي * وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي * يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Transliteration
Rabbishrah lee sadree Wayassir lee amree Wahlul uqdatan min lisanee Yafqahoo qawlee.
Meaning in English
My Lord, lift up my heart and ease my task for me. Untie my tongue, so that they may understand my words.
These ayah’s from Surah Taha (Verses 25-28) were the supplication of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him), who had a problem with fluency in speech.
In order to get the compassion of Allah (swt), he would recite this dua in times of distress.
Out of all duas for students, this supplication can serve many purposes, as it can be used for standardized tests, and to help improve your speech both orally and in writing.
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Recite this duaa before delivering lectures, a big interview or any time you might need it. In this Dua, you ask Allah to:
- Expand i.e relax for your chest [with assurance].
- Open your chest, grant you self-confidence, boldness, and contentment.
- Put your heart at peace.
- Lift up your heart.
- Expand your chest for you, expand it so that it may accommodate everything.
- Relieve your mind.
- Ease your task
- Make your task easy for you
- Facilitate, for your affair, that you may deliver it.
Dua For Exams Ease
When studying something difficult, you may recite this dua to make it easy:
اللهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إلا مَا جَعَلتَهُ سَهْلا وَ أنتَ تَجْعَلُ الحزْنَ إذا شِئْتَ سَهْلا
Transliteration
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahla, wa ‘anta taj-alul hazna idha shi’ta sahla.
Meaning in English
O, Allah! There is nothing easy except what You make easy, and You make the difficult easy if it be Your Will.
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“O Allah, nothing is easy but that which You make easy and You can make hardship easy if You will.”
Source: Narrated by Ibn Hibban, 3/255; classed as sahih by al-Albani in al-Silsilah al-Sahihah, 2886.
Dua
يَا حَىُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
Transliteration: Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum bi rahmatika astaghith.
Meaning: O Ever Living, O Sustainer, by Your mercy I seek help.
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: If something upset him, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) would say:
“Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum bi rahmatika astaghith (O Ever Living, O Sustainer, by Your mercy I seek help).”
Source: Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 3524; classed as hasan by al-Albani in al-Silsilah al-Sahihah, 3182
Dua For Difficult In Exams
لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Transliteration: La ilaha illa Anta, subhanaka inni kuntu min al-zalimin.
Meaning: There is no god but You, glory to You, verily I was one of the wrongdoers.
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“The prayer of Dhu’l-Nun when he was in the belly of the fish: ‘La ilaha illa Anta, subhanaka inni kuntu min al-zalimin (There is no god but You, glory to You, verily I was one of the wrongdoers).’
A Muslim never calls upon his Lord with these words concerning any matter, but his prayer is answered.”
Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 3505; classed as sahih by al-Albani in al-Silsilah al-Sahihah, 1644)
Send Salutations Upon Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Whenever you are in difficult conditions, don’t underestimate the power of salam and salutations upon the prophet. It is also powerful, read it as much as you can and see the wonders it does.
Increasing in the peace and salutation upon Prophet Muhammad’s Allah. It is very soothing and it is very appealing to Allah SAW to answer your dua even if you do not name a particular request.
The salatul Ibrahimiyya is written in Arabic as:
اللّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلى مُحمَّد، وَعَلى آلِ مُحمَّد، كَما صَلَّيتَ عَلى إبْراهيمَ وَعَلى آلِ إبْراهيم، إِنَّكَ حَميدٌ مَجيد ، اللّهُـمَّ بارِكْ عَلى مُحمَّد، وَعَلى آلِ مُحمَّـد، كَما بارِكْتَ عَلى إبْراهـيمَ وَعَلى آلِ إبْراهيم، إِنَّكَ حَميدٌ مَجيد
Transliteration
Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin wa ala ili Muhammad kama sallayta ala Ibrahima wa ala ali Ibrahim innaka hamidun Majid. Allahumma barik ala Muhammadin wa ala ali Muhammad, kama varakta ala Ibrahima wa ala ali Ibrahim innaka hamidun Majid.
Meaning In English
O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.
Remembering Allaah (Thikr) dispels anxiety and tension. If something is too difficult for you, then pray to Allaah to make it easy for you.
Whenever Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyah, may Allaah have mercy on him, found something too difficult to understand, he would say: “O You who taught Ibraaheem, teach me; O You Who caused Sulaymaan to understand, cause me to understand.”
Dua Before Exams
Mention the name of Allah before you start, as mentioning the name of Allah is prescribed when beginning any permissible action; this brings blessings and seeking the help of Allah is one of the means of strength.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Bismillaahi (Meaning: In the Name of Allah)
You should recite the Du’aa for leaving the house,
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration; Bismillaahi, tawakkaltu ‘alallaahi, wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata ‘illaa billaah.
Meaning: In the Name of Allah, I have placed my trust in Allah, there is no might and no power except by Allah.
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“Whoever says – when leaving his house – Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah (In the name of Allah, I put my trust in Allah, there is no power and no strength except with Allah), it will be said to him: You are taken care of and you are protected, and the Shaytan will keep away from him.”
Narrated by Abu Dawud, 5095; al-Tirmidhi, 3426; classed as sahih by al-Albani in Sahih Abi Dawud.
Dua For Exam Success
One of the versatile Dua for success in your exam and interview is this beautiful dua.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration
Rabbana aatina fiddunya hasanatan wa fil akhirati hasanatan wa qina azaban nar.
Meaning In English
Our Lord, give us in this world (that which is) good and in the Hereafter (that which is) good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
This dua includes every worldly need and requirement of well-being, a good home, a good wife, a righteous son, halal sustenance, beneficial knowledge, and a righteous deed.
And goodness in the Hereafter: the highest of it is entering Paradise, and its consequences of security on the day of the greatest fear, facilitation of reckoning, and other matters of the Hereafter and prevention.
It is permissible for a person to offer supplications that were not narrated in reports, even if they are in colloquial Arabic or a language other than Arabic.
There is undoubtedly much good in the supplications described in reports, but a person may need to offer supplication for exams, for himself or a loved one for some of the good things of this world and the hereafter, or he may need to ask Allah to keep some harm or evil away from him.
This type of supplication is broad in scope, and he is not limited to what is reported in reports.
What matters in supplication is focus and presence of mind, as well as sincerity in turning to Allah, may He be exalted, regardless of the language used.
Tips For Exams
Here are some tips for exams as a Muslim:
- Prayer and Dua: Begin your study sessions with prayer and supplication for guidance and success.
- Time Management: Plan your study schedule around your daily prayers, ensuring you allocate time for both academic and religious commitments.
- Consistent Review: Regularly review your study materials to reinforce your understanding and retention of the content.
- Healthy Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and regular exercise to keep your mind and body in optimal condition for studying.
- Breaks for Salah: Take breaks during your study sessions to perform the obligatory Salah (prayers). Use this time for spiritual rejuvenation.
- Utilize Weekends: Plan your weekends wisely to catch up on any missed studies, review important topics, and engage in extra prayer and reflection.
- Avoid Procrastination: Procrastination can lead to stress. Break down your study tasks into manageable portions and tackle them consistently.
- Seek Support: If you’re struggling with certain topics, don’t hesitate to seek help from teachers, classmates, or online resources.
- Relaxation Techniques: Learn relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or mindfulness to manage stress and anxiety during exam preparation.
- Trust in Allah: Remember that success ultimately comes from Allah. Trust in His wisdom and do your best, knowing that the outcome is in His hands.
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