اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is incredibly relevant before embarking on any new business venture, forming a partnership, or entering into a collaboration. It's perfect to recite when you're making crucial decisions about business associates, outlining agreements, or simply seeking Allah's blessings and wisdom over your professional dealings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction. Raise your hands in supplication if possible, as is the Sunnah. Imagine Allah (SWT) guiding your thoughts and decisions as you speak these words. It’s best to say it before you initiate the partnership discussions or sign any agreements, seeking Allah's favor from the outset.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates seeking the best in all aspects of your undertaking. Beneficial knowledge ensures you make sound decisions, pure provisions (rizqan tayyiban) signifies blessings and ethical earnings, and acceptable deeds mean your efforts are recognized and rewarded by Allah (SWT). For business partnerships, this translates to seeking partners with good character and integrity, ensuring fair dealings, and hoping for success that is both worldly and a means to attaining Allah's pleasure.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate after the Salam, 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provisions that are pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (He would say this after finishing the prayer). This hadith is found in Sunan Ibn Majah, graded as Hasan by many scholars due to corroborating chains. While the hadith specifically mentions reciting it after prayer, its comprehensive nature makes its supplication applicable to seeking Allah's guidance in all matters, including business partnerships.