The last Prophet, and the dua for knowledge — a short story for children with the dua, lessons and a quiz.
The Prophet ﷺ often went to a cave on a mountain near Makkah to think and worship. Allah taught him to ask: “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” The dua is: “Rabbi zidni 'ilma.” — My Lord, increase me in knowledge. (Surah Ta-Ha 20:114).
Every step comes from the Quran or authentic hadith — tap a reference to read it.
The Prophet ﷺ often went to a cave on a mountain near Makkah to think and worship.
Angel Jibreel brought the first verses: “Read! In the name of your Lord who created.”
He ﷺ said: “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.”
In Arabic (Indo-Pak script), with transliteration and meaning.
رَّبِّ زِدْنِیْ عِلْمًا ۱۱۴
Rabbi zidni 'ilma.
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
The very first word of the Quran was “Read!”.
Even the Prophet ﷺ was told to ask for more.
Teaching others is one of the best deeds.
Tap a question to see the answer.
“Iqra” — Read! (Quran 96:1).
“Rabbi zidni 'ilma” (Quran 20:114).
Those who learn the Quran and teach it (Sahih al-Bukhari 5027).
“Rabbi zidni 'ilma” — My Lord, increase me in knowledge (Quran 20:114).
In the cave of Hira, near Makkah (Sahih al-Bukhari 3).
“Iqra” — Read! (Quran 96:1).
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