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Dua for Speech and Confidence

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Rabbish-rah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatan min lisani, yafqahu qawli.
"My Lord, expand for me my breast [with assurance], and ease for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue, that they may understand my speech."
Surah Ta-Ha 20:25-28

Spiritual Benefits

Musa (AS) recited this before facing Pharaoh. It is the perfect dua for removing social anxiety, granting eloquence, and ensuring your message is understood.

When Should I Say This Dua?

Recite before a job interview, a public speech, an exam, or a difficult conversation.

Proper Etiquette (Sunnah)

Take a deep breath while reciting 'expand for me my breast'.