Praying before studying at school – Seeking knowledge or learning is something required of God and the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, because through learning a servant can remove ignorance.
At the same time, there is a servant – Glory be to God – a scholar who applies the knowledge he has acquired well.
When studying and seeking knowledge, there are ethics that must be adhered to, so that the knowledge acquired, God willing, will be beneficial in this world and the hereafter.
One of the etiquettes that must be followed when studying is to recite the supplication before studying. Regarding reading prayer before learning, see the following review below.
A glimpse at understanding prayer before studying
Praying before studying is one of the supplications that it is recommended to read when the servant is about to start studying.
For the servant who understands and knows that he is helpless if God Almighty does not appreciate him.
It’s all God willing, because basically though he studies hard and quickly understands the knowledge he learns.
But you do not remember God while studying, and that includes praying when you start studying. So you can be sure that knowledge is not a blessing, and therefore the knowledge gained is not useful.
In addition to that, the acquired knowledge is easily lost and does not develop, or it may be used for things that cause disobedience to God Almighty.
This is why it is better to pray before studying so that the knowledge you gain will be blessed and useful.
Some prayer readings after the study are as follows:
Prayer before long study
Reading the prayer before studying is sometimes long, sometimes short, and sometimes not very long.
All of this has one goal, which is to realize that the servant, in seeking knowledge, cannot comprehend what he learns except with the permission of God Almighty.
Therefore, this supplication before studying is very important for a Muslim to recite when starting to study.
For a Muslim who is going to study and wants to recite a dua before learning a long recitation, you can see it below:
this means :
“O God, open the door of Your knowledge wide for us, and let the light illuminate our hearts with deep understanding. Bring us out of the darkness of doubt and grant us clear guidance.
this means :
Oh God, make it easy for us to understand knowledge and bless us in our endeavor to seek your noble knowledge. Guide our steps in finding useful knowledge.
Prayer before studying and its meaning
Aside from reciting a long supplication before studying, there is another prayer option that has the same goal, which is the confession of the servant that he cannot study except with the empowerment of God Almighty.
The prayer reading is as follows:
My Lord, increase my knowledge, grant me understanding, and make me among the righteous.
Latin:
Robbi zidnii ‘ilmaa, warzuqnii fahmaa, waj’alnii minash-sholihiin.
this means :
“O God, increase my knowledge and grant me understanding. And make me among the righteous.”
Praying before studying Arabic
As mentioned earlier, reading prayer before studying is very important.
Therefore, many students search for the best pre-study supplications that are easy to memorize, whether in Arabic or in meaning.
Students usually look for prayer readings before learning Arabic, because of course they are good at reading Arabic writing.
As for reading prayers before learning Arabic, you can see them below:
Oh God, benefit me with what you have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase my knowledge. Praise be to God in every situation.
Latin:
Allahummanfa’ni bima ‘allamtani wa ‘allimni ma yanfa’uni wa zidni ‘ilman walhamdulillahi ‘ala kulli halin.
Praying before studying at school
The requirement to recite supplications before studying is strongly reinforced in various schools, not only in Islamic schools.
Even non-Islamic schools are strongly encouraged to recite prayers before studying.
Prayers are usually recited one at a time and led by the class teacher or class leader.
Regarding reading prayers before learning in school, there are also many types, some long, some short, and it usually depends on the customs followed in school.
The following is one of the supplications to be read before studying at school or in the knowledge council, as follows:
In the name of God, Hiruma Nerohim…
Oh Lord, morning morning
Waghfirlana mamadlo ya Wasi’al Karomi
Muhammadu Sidon Kunene Watts Tsakoleni
Al-Farqawini “Urbin” is “Ajam”.
Mulaya Shuli and Salim forever
‘ala habibika khoiri kholqi kullihimi
Hawal Habib Ladzi Turja Sivatuhu
Likulli haulin main ahwali muqtahimi
Oh Ilahi ya Robbi zidni ‘ilman nafi’an
I agree, “Amalan Shulihan is acceptable
I don’t know what to do with my family
Wa ilhamil malaikatil muqorrobina amin.
Praying before studying Islam
In the Islamic religion, it is strongly recommended for anyone who is going to study or is starting to study to recite prayers before studying.
This is because we hope for the help of God Almighty so that in the learning journey we obtain easy and blessed results of knowledge.
Reading prayer before learning Islam can be seen below:
I am satisfied with God as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad as a prophet and a messenger. My Lord, increase me in knowledge and grant me understanding.
Latin:
Rodlitu Billahi Robba, Wabil Islamidina, Wabimuhammadin Nabiyyaw Warasullan Robbi zidnii ‘ilman Warzuqni fahma.
this means :
“I am satisfied with God as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, as a Prophet and Messenger. “O God, increase my knowledge and improve my understanding.”
Prayer before studying Hinduism
The religions recognized by the Indonesian state are not only Islam, among them Hinduism, which when learning to read the prayer first.
Of course, the method of prayer and its reading is not the same as the Muslim prayer, and for adherents of the religion of life who want to know one of the readings of the prayer before learning it, you can see it below:
Om Purwe Jato Brahmano Brahmacari Dharmam Wasanas Tapasodatistat Tasmajjatam Brahmanam Brahma Iyestham Dewasca Sarwe Amrttna Sakama.
this means:
Oh God, I am present in your hands, so grant me knowledge and clarity of mind. O Almighty God, every creature can shine with your light.
Prayer before studying Catholicism
In addition to the Hindu religion, there is also a Catholic religion that recommends reading a prayer to its people before studying.
Listen to the prayer reading below:
Dear God, I feel close to you and I feel love every step of my life. Please give me peace of mind when I study.
Help me stay focused and focus on my books and study notes. Protect me from all the distractions that get in the way of this learning journey so that I can make the most of my time.
Grant me insight so that I can understand well what is being taught and my memory will be sharp when the test comes.
I am grateful for the ability to understand in this study and pour out your abundant grace upon me. Amen.
A prayer before studying for tests
In learning activities, of course, the end result is whether the student has mastered the lesson or not, that is, by taking the exam.
Naturally, exams make the student worry that the results will not be as desired.
Therefore, apart from preparing the ability to answer exam questions, the student or santri is also advised to pray before starting the exam process.
All this is done so that the examination process goes smoothly and the desired results are satisfactory.
Reading the supplication before studying for the exam is as follows:
My Lord, expand my breast for me, make my affairs easy for me, and loosen a knot from my tongue so that they may understand what I say.
Latin:
“Robbis rohlii shodri, wa yassirlii amrii, wahlul ‘uqdatam mil lisaani yafqohu qoulii.”
this means :
He (Moses) said, “O my Lord, expand my breast for me, ease my affairs for me, and release harshness from my tongue, so that they may understand my words.”
A prayer before studying and after studying
For a student when studying, it is not only recommended to read the dua before studying, but it is also highly recommended to read the dua after studying.
Below is the prayer reading before learning and after learning according to Islamic teachings.
A supplication before studying:
this means :
“O God, I seek refuge in You in this humility from knowledge that is of no use or benefit, a heart that cannot worship, a supplication that is not heard, and work that does not obtain Your satisfaction.”
Prayer after studying:
this means :
“O God, with all confidence, I entrust to you all the knowledge that you have taught me. Can you return it to me when I need it? And do not let me forget what you have given me. O Lord, O Lord of the worlds.”
The virtue of reading prayer before studying
Reading supplications before learning has multiple benefits and advantages, whether reading alone or reading at the same time. Here are some advantages of reading prayer before learning:
Getting closer to God Almighty
By reciting the supplication before studying, a person acknowledges his dependence on God Almighty. So keep directing your heart and mind to have a direct relationship with Him.
Seek guidance and guidance
Praying before learning is asking for guidance and wisdom from God Almighty. This indicates a sense of humility and awareness that true wisdom comes from God Almighty.
Maintaining intentions for the sake of God Almighty
Reciting the supplication before learning helps a person maintain the good and sincere intention in seeking knowledge for God Almighty alone. With the right intention, your learning efforts will be more blessed.
Focus and concentration
Praying before studying helps a person focus and pay attention during the study session. By seeking help from God Almighty, a student can avoid many things that can interfere with the learning process.
A refuge from negative temptations
Prayer before studying also serves as protection from temptations and negative influences that can prevent a student from studying well.
Understand and remember knowledge better
Prayer before learning can help the student understand and remember knowledge better. Trusting in God Almighty, the Santri believes that the knowledge gained is a valuable gift from God.
Cultivate gratitude
Reading prayers before studying helps foster feelings of gratitude for the opportunity to learn and increase knowledge. This reminds the person to always be grateful for all the blessings given by God Almighty.
Reminder of learning objectives
Praying before studying can also be a reminder of the true purpose of studying, which is to get closer to God Almighty. By increasing self-confidence and providing benefits to others.
Close
It is very important to remember that prayer before studying is not a guarantee of absolute success in studying.
However, it is a form of the student’s awareness and sincerity in the process of seeking knowledge.
Through serious efforts, by directing serious intentions to God Almighty and sincere supplications.
With the hope that every step in learning will bring blessings and benefits to life in this world and the hereafter, Amen.