What is the Islamic dua for success?

The most comprehensive dua for worldly and spiritual success is: 'Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar' — 'Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.' (Al-Baqarah 2:201). The Prophet ﷺ recited this dua more than any other. (Bukhari)

What should I recite before an exam or interview?

Recite the dua of Musa: 'Rabbi ishrah li sadri wa yassir li amri' (Ta-Ha 20:25-26) — 'My Lord, expand my chest, ease my task for me, and untie my tongue.' Recite Surah Al-Fatiha before starting. Also say Bismillah and trust in Allah. Pray 2 nafl rak'ahs of salat al-hajah if time permits.

Which dua increases rizq and barakah?

Consistent istighfar (seeking forgiveness) increases provision — Allah says: 'Seek forgiveness of your Lord... He will send rain upon you in abundance, and give you increase in wealth and children.' (Nuh 71:10-12). Also: recite the morning and evening adhkar consistently, give sadaqah regularly, and pray the 12 Sunnah rak'ahs daily (Tirmidhi — a house in Jannah).

Is Salat al-Hajah (prayer of need) real?

Yes. Salat al-Hajah is a 2-rak'ah voluntary prayer followed by specific dua, asking Allah to fulfil a need. It is reported in Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah with varying narration strengths. Most scholars consider it authentically established and recommend it for important needs — job interviews, exams, marriage proposals, business decisions, etc.

Dua for Success — Islamic Prayer in Arabic & English

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Quran 20:25-28

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي ، وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي ، وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي ، يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي

Rabbish-rahli sadri, wa yassirli amri, wahlul 'uqdatan min lisani, yafqahu qawli

My Lord, expand for me my chest, ease for me my task, untie the knot from my tongue, that they may understand my speech.

When to recite: Before exams, presentations, interviews, or any important task. The dua of Prophet Musa ﷺ before a challenging mission.

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Quran 20:114

رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

Rabbi zidni 'ilma

My Lord, increase me in knowledge.

When to recite: Before studying, during exams, when learning something new. Simple yet immensely powerful.

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Tirmidhi

اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا

Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla

O Allah, there is nothing easy except what You make easy, and You can make what is difficult easy if You wish.

When to recite: Before any difficult task, exam, or challenge. Ask Allah to make the difficult easy for you.

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Muslim

اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي، وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي، وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا

Allahumma-nfa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, wa zidni 'ilma

O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge.

When to recite: After studying or learning. Ask Allah to make your knowledge beneficial and to increase it.

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Quran 3:8

رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ

Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba'da idh hadaytana wa hab lana min ladunka rahmah innaka antal-Wahhab

Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.

When to recite: For steadfastness on the path of success and to remain guided after achieving your goals.

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Quran 2:201

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar

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.

When to recite: The most frequently recited dua of the Prophet ﷺ — for success in both this life and the next.

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Bukhari & Muslim

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ

Bismillahi tawakkaltu 'alallahi wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, there is no might and no power except with Allah.

When to recite: When leaving the house for work, school or any task. The Prophet ﷺ said: it is said to him "You are guided, sufficed and protected."

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