اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.
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 *tasleem* (the concluding salutation) of the obligatory prayers. It's a powerful moment when the heart is still focused on Allah, making supplications for worldly and otherworldly good.
How to Read
After completing the prayer and saying 'Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah' to your right and left, bring your hands together and make this sincere supplication. Focus on the meaning of each word and ask Allah with certainty that He will respond.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks for three vital elements for a successful life in this world and the hereafter: beneficial knowledge that guides us, pure and lawful provision (rizq) that sustains us without leading to sin or heedlessness, and accepted deeds that will weigh heavily on our scales on the Day of Judgment. It's a concise yet all-encompassing request from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, after finishing his prayer with tasleem: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sahih Muslim 925)