اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited immediately after finishing the obligatory prayers (Salat). It's a moment when your heart is likely to be most sincere and focused, having just engaged in worship.
How to Read
Recite this dua after completing the *taslim* (saying 'Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah' to your right and left) to conclude the prayer. While it's often recited once, one might repeat it for emphasis, seeking these three crucial aspects for a balanced life.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication encompasses the core elements for a blessed life both in this world and the next. * **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman naafi'an):** This refers to knowledge that is not just accumulated but actively benefits the individual and society, leading to greater understanding of Allah, His creation, and how to live according to His guidance. It prevents ignorance and misguidance. * **Good Provision (rizqan tayyiban):** This covers all forms of sustenance – financial, health, family, etc. – that are pure, lawful, and bring contentment, rather than trouble or burden. * **Accepted Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan):** This is perhaps the most profound. It means asking Allah to accept the worship and good deeds we perform. Without Allah's acceptance, our efforts would be in vain. This aspect acknowledges our dependence on His mercy and grace. This plea for acceptance is central to our relationship with Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say after the dawn prayer: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.' (Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.)