اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, sustenance that is good and pure, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful dua is excellent to recite before starting any significant financial transaction, embarking on a business venture, or entering into a contract. It's also beneficial to say it at the beginning of your workday to seek Allah's blessings for fair dealings and righteous actions throughout the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention, focusing on seeking Allah's help in all your affairs. Raise your hands in supplication as you say it, demonstrating your reliance on Him. It's recommended to say it after the Fajr prayer, as it is a time when Allah's blessings are particularly abundant.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive request for a successful and blessed life in this world and the hereafter. Seeking beneficial knowledge allows us to navigate our dealings with wisdom and understanding. Asking for good and pure sustenance ensures that our earnings are lawful and free from any impurity or ill-gotten gains. Requesting accepted deeds means our efforts, including our work and transactions, are pleasing to Allah and will be rewarded. By asking for these three things, we are essentially asking for success in both our worldly and spiritual lives, ensuring fairness and integrity in all our transactions.
Source & Authentication
‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say these words when he had finished the (morning) prayer: O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, provision that is good and acceptable (of deeds). (Sunan Ibn Majah 925, Sahih Muslim 7:72)