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A supplication for knowledge
سورة طه
Taha- Surah
- 20
- Total verses
- 135
- This ayah
- 114
About the surah & verse numbering
A surah is a chapter of the Qur’an; an ayah is a numbered verse. These totals follow the Kufan numbering used by Quran.com. Other traditional verse-counting systems exist.
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Translation of the meanings · Excerpt · 20:114
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
Qur’an 20:114 · Taha · Closing supplication ↗︎
The supplication asks the Lord for greater knowledge.
Meaning, context & a moment to reflect
Arabic text: Verse excerpt: the closing supplication.
The full verse exalts Allah as the true King and addresses the Prophet ﷺ about receiving revelation without haste. It ends with this supplication for knowledge.
Meaning above: Original English paraphrase of the excerpt · Inheriting Islam. This is a brief paraphrase, not a word-for-word translation.
A reflection from the house: Bring the question you have, even if it feels small. A useful book leaves room to learn, practice, and ask again.
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From the Prophetic teachings
Begin with your intention.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
صلى الله عليه وسلم
Sahih · Authentic narrationإِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ، وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى
English translation · Excerpt
The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.
Translation published by Sunnah.com ↗︎
Meaning in brief · Our paraphraseA deed is weighed with its intention; a person receives according to what they intended.
A step to carry into your day
Before your next lesson, pause to remember why you are learning. Choose one thing you hope to understand and put into practice for Allah’s sake.
Context & source
Umar reports this teaching at the opening of Sahih al-Bukhari. The narration continues with migration undertaken for worldly gain or marriage, illustrating how intention gives an action its purpose.
The Arabic is from the linked narration. Our paraphrase and practical reflection are editorial writing, pending review; they are not part of the hadith text.
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