اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited after completing the obligatory prayers (Salat), specifically after the Tasleem (the final salutation of peace). It's a powerful moment of supplication when the heart is focused and connected with Allah.
How to Read
After finishing your prayer and reciting the Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar) and Ayatul Kursi, raise your hands (optional but recommended for dua) and sincerely ask Allah with humility and conviction using these words. Focus on the meaning of each request.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua after Salat seeks Allah's blessing in three critical areas of a Muslim's life: beneficial knowledge that guides and enlightens, pure and lawful sustenance that sustains us, and righteous deeds that are accepted by our Creator. It’s a comprehensive request for well-being in this life and the hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself would often recite this dua after his prayers, indicating its immense importance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) had finished the morning (Fajr) prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, provision that is good and lawful, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3845, graded Sahih by Albani). Another narration from Sahih Muslim mentions this dua in the context of what the Prophet ﷺ would say after concluding the dawn and dusk prayers, though the wording varies slightly in some transmissions, the core requests remain the same.