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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited before beginning to eat, specifically when a meal is presented. It serves as a profound reminder of our reliance on Allah for sustenance and our ultimate accountability on the Day of Judgment. By asking for goodly provision ('rizqan tayyiban'), we are implicitly acknowledging that this earthly food is a blessing, and we should approach it with gratitude and awareness of those who have less.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation. Focus on the meaning of each part: seeking knowledge that benefits us in this life and the next, asking for pure and lawful sustenance, and requesting that our deeds are accepted by Allah. It's a moment to pause before partaking in a meal and reconnect with our purpose.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the best in this life and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge guides us, goodly provision purifies us, and accepted deeds are our eternal treasure. The request for 'rizqan tayyiban' (goodly provision) is particularly relevant before eating, as it reminds us to be mindful of the source and nature of our sustenance, and by extension, the less fortunate.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) finished saying the taslim from his prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.'