اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
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 is a profound supplication that can be recited anytime, but it's particularly relevant when you're facing a significant decision regarding your career or business. Before launching a new venture, considering a partnership, or even when feeling lost about your next professional step, turn to this dua. It's also a powerful morning invocation to set the tone for a day of seeking what is pleasing to Allah in your work.
How to Read
Raise your hands (optional but recommended for supplication) and recite this dua with sincere intention and full conviction in Allah's power to guide you. Focus on each part of the dua: asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, seeking provision that is pure and lawful, and performing deeds that are accepted by Allah. Imagine Allah's knowledge encompassing all business paths and His provision being the ultimate source of sustenance. It's best recited with a clear mind and a heart turned towards your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive request for all aspects of success, both in this life and the hereafter, related to one's work. 'Beneficial knowledge' (ilman naafi'an) ensures that your efforts are guided by wisdom and lead to positive outcomes. 'Goodly provision' (rizqan tayyiban) means asking for sustenance that is lawful, wholesome, and brings blessings. 'Acceptable deeds' ('amalan mutaqabbalan) is the ultimate goal – that your hard work is recognized and rewarded by Allah. By asking for these three things, you are essentially seeking Allah's help to build a business that is not only profitable but also ethical, blessed, and pleasing to Him.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The supplication of the servant is granted so long as he does not supplicate for sin or for the breaking of ties, and so long as he does not despair.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how will one despair?' He said: 'It is when he sees that he has been tested with patience, and he supplicates, but he does not receive any response. Then he supplicates again, but he does not receive any response. Then he supplicates a third time, but he does not receive any response, so he despairs and leaves the supplication.' (The translator notes that this specific hadith refers to the general principle of supplication and its acceptance. The specific dua used here, 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan', is attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from other narrations.)