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 nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited immediately after the obligatory prayers, particularly the Fajr and Asr prayers, as it is a time when supplications are more likely to be accepted. It's a powerful way to ask Allah for acceptance of all your deeds throughout the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart after finishing your prayer. It is a direct request to Allah, so focus on the meaning and the need for His acceptance. You can say it once, or repeat it a few times for emphasis.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for a Muslim's well-being in this life and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge guides us, good provision sustains us, and the acceptance of our deeds is what truly matters to Allah. The acceptance of deeds, especially after prayer, is a sign of Allah's pleasure and a means of drawing closer to Him. It is a way of seeking intercession for our worship to be deemed worthy.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say after the dawn (Fajr) prayer: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is good and lawful, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sahih Muslim 973). The narration in Sunan Ibn Majah (925) states that he would also say this after the Asr prayer.