اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, and provision that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is particularly recommended after the Fajr (dawn) prayer, as narrated in authentic hadith. However, the request for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds is a comprehensive supplication that can be made at any time, and especially after any obligatory prayer when our supplications are more likely to be answered.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with conviction in your heart, facing the Qiblah if possible. Ensure you are in a state of purity (Wudu). Raise your hands, palms facing upwards, in supplication. Begin with praise of Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, before making this specific dua, and conclude by wiping your hands across your face. This practice, although not explicitly stated for this *specific* dua, is part of the general etiquette of supplication in Islam.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking beneficial knowledge opens doors to understanding Allah's creation and commands, leading to actions pleasing to Him. Pure sustenance (rizq tayyib) is that which is lawful and good, essential for the acceptance of our worship and the well-being of our families. Asking for accepted deeds means our efforts in obeying Allah are acknowledged and rewarded, which is the ultimate goal. This dua encompasses seeking the best of both worlds: spiritual and material well-being.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say upon finishing his prayer (especially Fajr): اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا *Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan* "O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, and provision that is pure, and deeds that are accepted." — Sahih Muslim 777 (also found in Sunan Ibn Majah 925 with slight variation in wording, attributed to Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him))