اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited after the *Fajr* (dawn) prayer, before speaking to anyone. It’s a powerful moment after connecting with Allah in worship, seeking His blessings for your entire day and life.
How to Read
Recite this earnest plea after completing your *Fajr* prayer. It's customary to say it while still seated in your place of prayer, before engaging in conversation or any other activity. Maintain a humble and hopeful heart, truly believing in Allah's ability to grant your requests.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses three vital pillars for a successful life in this world and the next. Beneficial knowledge guides us to do what is right, goodly provision sustains us without hardship or ill-gotten gain, and acceptable deeds are what truly weigh heavily on our scales. By asking for these, we are seeking Allah's pleasure and the means to please Him, which is the ultimate success.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet ﷺ used to say: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.' He used to say this after the *Fajr* prayer. (Sahih Muslim 925)