Prayers for Studying and Avoiding Forgetfulness as the Exam Season Approaches: Learn the Most Effective Prayers for Easier Understanding and Retention

As the exam season approaches, the search for prayers that help with understanding, memorization, and preventing forgetfulness increases among students and their parents. Prayer is considered one of the most important reasons for success, provided there is faith that Allah, the Almighty, is the all-hearing, all-answering, and the effort is made to study and strive. It is essential to trust that Allah does not waste the reward of those who excel in their work.

Trust in Allah and Working with the Necessary Means

Sheikh Ibrahim Abdel-Salam, the Fatwa Secretary at the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta, emphasized that success in studying and understanding is a blessing from Allah. He also stressed the importance of trusting in Allah and remaining humble in the pursuit of knowledge. He clarified that prayers should always be accompanied by effort and perseverance.

He also recommended maintaining regular prayers, especially Fajr prayers, and taking advantage of moments of prostration to pray. Additionally, honoring parents is considered one of the greatest causes of ease and success. Sheikh Ibrahim also mentioned that sincerity in intention and striving for Allah's pleasure are among the most important reasons for success.

Prayers Before Studying

Here are some of the popular prayers that students can recite before studying:

1. O Allah, I ask You for the understanding of the Prophets, the memory of the Messengers, and the closeness of the angels.

2. O Allah, make my tongue rich with Your remembrance, my heart filled with Your fear, and my secret devoted to Your obedience. Indeed, You are capable of everything.

3. O Allah, open to me the openings of the wise ones with Your wisdom, and spread Your mercy over me. Teach me what benefits me and benefit me with what You have taught me, and increase me in knowledge.

4. O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. You make sorrow easy when You wish. Make my affairs easy, and open the doors of understanding for me, O Most Merciful of the merciful.

5. My Lord, expand my chest, ease my affairs, and loosen the knot from my tongue so that they may understand my words.

6. O Allah, inspire me to speak and act rightly. Open to me the treasures of Your knowledge and grant me deep understanding of what I study, so that it is never forgotten.

7. O Allah, teach me what I do not know, remind me of what I have forgotten, and open for me the blessings from the heavens and the earth. You are the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

8. O Allah, make this knowledge a proof for me and not against me. Make everything difficult easy for me, and remind me when needed.

9. O Allah, make me among Your successful servants. Open to me Your blessings and assist me in understanding and applying what I have learned.

10. O Allah, make my time blessed, my efforts fruitful, and grant me success in my studies and exams.

11. O Allah, grant me focus and understanding, stabilize the information in my mind, and remind me of it when needed. Do not let my efforts go to waste.

Prayers for Avoiding Forgetfulness and Enhancing Focus

For those seeking prayers to prevent forgetfulness during exams and studying, Sheikh Ibrahim Abdel-Salam emphasized the importance of reciting the Surahs "Al-A'la" and "Al-Sharh" for their positive effects on acquiring knowledge and clarity of the mind. He also recommended repeating some prayers that open the doors of understanding and stabilize knowledge, such as:

1. O Allah, I ask You for the understanding of the Prophets, the memory of the Messengers, and the inspiration of the angels.

2. O Allah, make our tongues rich with Your remembrance, our hearts filled with Your fear, and our secrets devoted to Your obedience.

3. O Allah, open for me the openings of the wise ones with Your wisdom, spread Your mercy over me, and remind me of what I have forgotten, O Possessor of Glory and Honor.

4. O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and You make sorrow easy when You wish.

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

6. O Allah, make knowledge a light in my chest, understanding in my mind, and wisdom in my heart.

7. O Allah, make my work sincerely for Your sake, and grant me success and achievement.

8. O Allah, I ask You for Your grace and mercy. Grant me wisdom and understanding in every matter.

9. O Allah, cover me above the earth, below the earth, and on the Day of Presentation to You.

10 O Allah, I place my trust in You regarding my studies. Grant me success in what is best for me.

Religious and Psychological Tips for Students During Exams

Scholars and experts recommend combining spiritual and psychological aspects during the exam preparation period by:

1. Maintaining prayers on time and focusing on morning and evening supplications.

2. Avoiding excessive late-night studying and ensuring adequate sleep to refresh the brain.

3. Organizing time and distributing study hours among different subjects.

4. Reducing anxiety and stress through breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

5. Increasing prayers with confidence that Allah does not waste the efforts of the diligent.

6. Eating healthy and drinking water regularly to maintain body and mind vitality.

7. Showing kindness to parents and seeking their prayers, as this brings immense blessings for success.

In Conclusion: Work and Prayer Together Lead to Success

No doubt, prayer is a believer's weapon, an open door that does not close. However, it is important to combine prayer with effort and hard work. Anyone seeking success should pair knowledge with action, strive with prayer, and seek Allah’s pleasure while trusting in Him. We pray that Allah grants all students success and excellence, eases their difficult matters, and answers their prayers. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Answering.