اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is ideally recited immediately after concluding the obligatory Maghrib prayer. It serves as a beautiful transition from the day's activities and worship into the evening, seeking Allah's continued blessings for the night ahead. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and recommit your intentions for the remaining hours.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention after completing the *taslim* (saying 'As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah' on both sides) of your Maghrib prayer. It's beneficial to raise your hands slightly as you make the dua, mimicking the Prophet's ﷺ practice during supplication. Focus on the meaning of the words as you utter them, asking Allah sincerely for these three profound requests.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates three crucial aspects of a Muslim's life: beneficial knowledge that enlightens the heart and mind, pure and lawful provisions that sustain us without leading to transgressions, and accepted deeds that bring us closer to Allah. By seeking these, especially as the day ends and night begins, we ask Allah to bless our entire existence and to continue guiding us through our worship and actions. It's a comprehensive request for spiritual and worldly well-being. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make this dua after the *Fajr* prayer, and its essence is highly relevant at any transition point, including the end of the day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, and sustenance that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sahih Muslim 973). Although this hadith is specifically mentioned in the context of *Fajr* prayer, the universality of its supplication makes it profoundly relevant for seeking blessings at the close of any day and the beginning of the night.