اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good and pure provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
When a stranger's anger triggers frustration or distress in you. Recite this dua as you feel the emotions rising, seeking Allah's help to remain calm and composed. It's particularly useful when you need to respond wisely rather than react impulsively.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and focus, raising your hands if possible. Visualize Allah granting you the strength to control your own reaction and respond with grace. It can be recited anytime you feel the need for inner strength and a positive outward demeanor, especially when dealing with difficult individuals.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) in the morning, equips you with the tools to handle challenging situations. Asking for beneficial knowledge helps you understand the situation better, seeking pure provision reminds you of Allah's blessings even in hardship, and asking for acceptable deeds encourages you to act in a way that is pleasing to Allah. This combination fosters patience, wisdom, and a righteous response when confronted by anger, reflecting the Sunnah of responding to negativity with positivity and seeking Allah's guidance.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: When the Prophet (ﷺ) would greet the morning, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is good and pure, and deeds that are acceptable.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925. The hadith is classified as Hasan by some scholars).