اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted [by You].
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited after the obligatory prayers (salat). It's a powerful moment when our supplications are more likely to be answered, as we've just completed a significant act of worship and are in a state of readiness to connect with Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with a present heart after finishing your prayer. You can recite it once or three times, as the Prophet ﷺ often did with other duas. It's best to say it after reciting the *tasbih* (Subhan Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar) and other *dhikr* (remembrance of Allah) that follow the prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a request for three of the most vital aspects of a believer's life: * **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman naafi'an):** Knowledge that not only increases our understanding of Islam but also guides us to act upon it, leading us closer to Allah. * **Goodly Provision (rizqan tayyiban):** Asking for sustenance that is pure, lawful, and sufficient, which brings peace and contentment. * **Accepted Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan):** The ultimate goal of our worship is for Allah to accept it. This part of the dua seeks His acceptance, without which our efforts would be in vain. This entire supplication is a comprehensive request for well-being in this life and the next, aligning our actions and desires with what pleases Allah.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn Abi Talhah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated on the authority of his father: The Prophet ﷺ taught us to say, when he turned his face after prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted [by You]). — Sahih Muslim 973