Dua for Understanding, Arabic, Meaning and When to Say It

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي

Rabbish-rah li sadri wa yassir li amri

My Lord, expand my chest and ease my task for me.

Source

Quran 20:25-26

Category

Study

When to Recite

Study time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I say Dua for Understanding?

Dua for Understanding is a study dua. Recite it during your study routine or whenever you need this supplication.

What is the source of Dua for Understanding?

This dua is narrated in Quran 20:25-26.

What does Dua for Understanding mean?

My Lord, expand my chest and ease my task for me.

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